FG targets irrigation to boost food security

By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading

Food security: 400 Delta farmers get grants, inputs from First Lady

By Ifeanyi Olannye First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has distributed farm inputs and financial grants to 400 farmers in Delta under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Programme. The programme, in collaboration with the ‘You Matter Charity Foundation”, a pet programme of the Delta Governor’s Wife, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, held atContinue Reading

AYuTe challenge: FG, Heifer push agritech solutions

By Justina Auta/Nana Musa The Federal Government and Heifer Nigeria, an international NGO, have called on young agritech innovators to leverage technology to transform and revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The call was made during the grand finale of the 2025 Agriculture, Youth and Technology (AYuTe) Nigeria Challenge, in Abuja. NowContinue Reading

Kwara Senator launches subsidised tractorisation programme

By Olayinka Owolewa Sen. Saliu Mustapha, (Kwara Central Senatorial District) has introduced a subsidised tractorisation programme to boost mechanised farming and enhance agricultural productivity in the state. This initiative is part of  Mustapha’s efforts aimed at boosting farming efficiency, reduce manual labour, enhance crop yields as well as drive economic growthContinue Reading