By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, development partners and other stakeholders have validated the draft Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) policy to accelerate agro-industrial development and create jobs. Dr Kabir Yusuf, National Programme Coordinator, SAPZ, said this at the stakeholder validation workshop on the draft policy in AbujaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) policy will unlock agro-industrial growth, attract private investment, boost agricultural value addition and improve food and nutrition security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this at the stakeholders’ validation workshop on theContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) are collaborating to advance agricultural research and scale up innovations for resilient agrifood systems across Africa. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Monday at the opening of theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme says the launch of the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project marks a major step towards building a modern, competitive and climate-resilient agricultural sector. Dr Kabir Yusuf, National Programme Coordinator of SAPZ, said this at the unveilingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project to improve the resilience and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, atContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says African nations must take their rightful place in controlling the continent’s resources and global trade. Shettima spoke on Friday in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, during a tour and assessment of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ). He said Africa must maximise its vast naturalContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Wednesday unveiled a digital platform to strengthen surveillance and early detection of transboundary plant diseases across West and Central Africa. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, unveiled the Central and West African Virus EpidemiologyContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun No fewer than 12,000 farmers across the three senatorial districts of Edo are expected to benefit from the Federal Government’s free fertiliser distribution programme under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Jerry Uwangue, disclosed this onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has challenged young innovators to harness technology to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector and strengthen national food security, as winners of the 2026 Agriculture, Youth and Technology (AYuTe) Nigeria Challenge received 40,000 dollars in grants. The call was made at the grand finale of theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced nationwide training of no fewer than 1,884 agricultural extension workers and food security specialists from the North Central states and FCT. The fund at the training in Lafia said it would be carried out across the country.Continue Reading
