By Muhammad Nur Tijani Mr Nuhu Abdullahi, National Coordinator of the Public Enlightenment Movement, says the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development by President Bola Tinubu will play a significant role in transforming the Northern economy. Abdullahi stated this during the launch of the second phase of its nationwideContinue Reading
By Reporters Prices of foodstuffs have significantly dropped in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A survey conducted by NAN in major markets in Maiduguri, Damaturu, Yola-North and Numan, indicates a steady decline in the prices of rice, maize, beans, pepper, millet, spaghetti and cookingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme Additional Financing (VCDP+AF) had recorded significant milestones in rice and cassava value chains in the state. Hajiya Hadizat Isah, Coordinator of the Niger State Programme Management Unit (SPMU), disclosed this during a Steering CommitteeContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Stakeholders in Nigeria’s organic and agroecology sector have urged stronger policy backing to promote sustainable and chemical-free agriculture across the country. They made the call at the 2025 National Organic and Agroecology Business Summit on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, organised by the Organic and Agroecology InitiativeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Lee Group are partnering to establish a multi-million-dollar sugar production project in Taraba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gesture is part of Nigeria’s drive toward self-sufficiency in sugar production. The Executive-Secretary of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the 2025 Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo will boost innovation, mechanisation and partnerships to advance Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Farmers and agricultural experts have urged the Federal Government to take deliberate policy measures to sustain the recent decline in food prices across the country. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. They said while theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Leventis Foundation Nigeria says it is partnering with development banks, financial institutions and private investors to design innovative mechanisms that can help young farmers start, scale, and sustain their agribusinesses. Alhaji Ahmed Mantey, Chairman of the foundation, who said this on the sidelines of the 2025 AgriculturalContinue Reading
LASG wraps up N150m agrithon grand finale with 36 applicants By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has wrapped up its 2025 Agrithon with 36 applicants reaching the grand finale on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos agrithon is anContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agbeyewa Farms Ltd. for cassava production. NALDA Executive Secretary, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, said at the signing in Abuja on Friday that the partnership aimed to accelerate land development and large-scale cassava cultivation.Continue Reading
