By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed to enhance national food security, water management, and climate resilience. The project, valued at $500 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to deliver large-scale multi-purpose infrastructureContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie Dr Musa Arab, an expert in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, has praised Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for investing in rural road construction. Arab gave the commendation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Wednesday, highlighting the importance ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi HortiNigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has announced that it has trained over 70,000 farmers and mobilised £4 million since its inception in 2021 to strengthen Nigeria’s horticulture sector and stimulate economic growth. Mr Mohammed Idris, Programme Director of HortiNigeria, made this known at the ongoing workshop for financialContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) says it has, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), started a Small Hydro-Power (SHP) initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Mr Reuben Bamidele, UNIDO National Programme Coordinator, announced this during a two-day workshop on SHPs for agro-industry useContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has recorded over N3 billion food trade transaction at its mid-level agro produce hub at Idi-oro Mushin since its launch in December 2023. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed on Tuesday during the MinisterialContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola The EU-funded URBANE Project on Monday distributed more synbiotic-treated ready-to-transplant tomato seedlings to members of staff of two tertiary institutions in Ibadan. The tertiary institutions are The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that 533Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 300 individuals under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agricultural Support Programme in Ogun. The Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, presented the empowerment items on behalf of the President’s Wife in Abeokuta onContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of the RBDA Boards and Management teams at the close of a two-day retreat inContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Federal Government has commenced free six months training for 120 Plateau youths on poultry farming. The training is through the National Youth Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF), under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Dr Daniel Jarafu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has praised Gov. Dikko Radda for his commitment to enhancing agriculture in the state. AFAN Chairman in Katsina, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo, gave the commendation during a media chat on the launch of a major agriculturalContinue Reading
