By Patricia Amogu Farmers across various regions and sectors have expressed optimism following the appointment of Mr Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). They shared their views during interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. Harirat Yakubu, NorthContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government says it will inaugurate the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity and stabilise food prices. Vice-President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Friday during a meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) Steering Committee at the Presidential Villa. Shettima saidContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhance food and nutrition security in the country. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the inaugural meeting with the Board Chairmen of agencies under his purview in Abuja on Friday. He urgedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has assured Nigerians that sufficient quantities of high-quality and affordable fertilisers will be available nationwide to boost food production and strengthen food security. Mr Abubakar Kassim, President of FEPSAN, gave this assurance at a press conference held onContinue Reading
By Adewale Owoade Rep. Aderemi Oseni (APC-Oyo) has distributed 5,206 bags of fertilisers to farmers in Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency. Oseni distributed the fertilisers in Ibadan under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said the initiative would boost agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Oseni, Chairman, House Committee onContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Presidential Initiative for the Empowerment of Youth in Agriculture, known as “The Green Money Project”. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Agriculture, Abiodun Yinusa,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Katsina State Government have pledged to transform the country’s food system and create jobs for the populace. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Gov. Dikko Radda, to the Executive Secretary, NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, in Abuja. RaddaContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed uncertainty in the 2025 ginger planting season, due to lack of seedlings and other determining factors. The farmers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, that there wasContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses. The association’s President, Mr Alexander Isong, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The Rivers Government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, stated this during an inspection visit to the farm in Bunu Tai, Tai Local Government Area.Continue Reading
