By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is actively implementing a major agricultural initiative, transforming custodial farmlands into agribusiness hubs to improve food security and rehabilitate inmates. The Controller-General (CG) of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, made this known on Friday at the Dukpa Farm Centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja, where theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government has culled over 70 cattle at the Jimeta Modern Abattoir following suspected cyanide or toxic grass poisoning. Alhaji Salihu Idris, Commissioner for Livestock and Aquaculture Development, made this known during an inspection of the abattoir in Yola. Idris said the affected cattle consumed poisonousContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated a multi-grain processing facility established by Afcott Grains Ltd in Kano. Afcott Grains Ltd is a subsidiary of the Kewalram Chanrai Group. Shettima said the project underscored Nigeria’s resolve to boost value addition, enhance productivity and strengthen the agricultural value chain.Continue Reading
NASS pledges improved funding for agric research instituteContinue Reading
Nigeria largest global producer of root, tuber crops – FGContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has intensified its non-kinetic operations with the deployment of modern agricultural technologies aimed at strengthening food security and reducing post-harvest losses across the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, said this at the inauguration of a parabolic-shaped solar dryer and inertContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for significant investment in agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria. Amaechi, who is also a former Governor of Rivers State, made the call during a visit to Maraba Gaate Settlement Farm Gate in Nasarawa State onContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Lagos State Butchers Association has decried the persistent rise in the price of cows in the state at N2.5 million from N1.7 million in 2025. The association’s Patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike Some local farmers have decried the increased importation of foreign rice produce, a situation they claim is crippling Nigeria’s local rice production. The farmers disclosed this in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations says it spent Five million dollars approximately N7.4 billion, on Shock-Response and Social Protection (SRSP) in Nigeria in 2025. The Acting Country Director, WFP, Serigne Loum, said this at the inauguration of Shock-Responsive Social Protection (SRSP)-Technical Working Group (TWG)Continue Reading
