By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that wildlife crime poses a significant threat to sustainable development, security and economic stability, calling for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing menace. The UNODC Country Representative in Nigeria, Cheikh Toure, gave the warningContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has restated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector to achieve food security and sovereignty. The Executive Secretary, Cornelius Adebayo, made the assurance during a capacity-building workshop for the authority’s State Coordinators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory onContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), in collaboration with partners, has engaged stakeholders to strengthen linkages among farmers, input market actors and financial institutions ahead of the 2026 farming season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the engagement, held in Minna on Friday, is partContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has pledged to revitalise the cooperative sector to enhance food security, job creation, inclusive growth, and sustainable development. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made the pledge at the 8th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Cooperative AffairsContinue Reading
Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos, as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage.Continue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) are collaborating to improve food security and food systems in Nigeria through climate-smart technologies. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the unveiling of the EU–Nigeria Twinning Project on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has harped on the need for improved cold-chain infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s food systems. The OTACCWA President, Mr Alexander Isong, said this at the eighth West Africa Cold Chain Summit and Exhibition (WACCSE) atContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adoption of sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal system organised by the Animal Welfare ClubContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Agricultural and irrigation stakeholders in Nigeria met in Abuja to explore strategies for expanding solar-powered irrigation, with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening national food security. The discussions formed part of the workshop titled “Scaling Climate-Resilient Irrigation: Partnership Alignment, Coordinated Pathways and Learning in Nigeria”,Continue Reading
Price Crash: Cocoa Farmers Lament Financial Despair By Reporters Cocoa farmers in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states lament the massive crash in cocoa bean prices, which has plunged many into financial despair and eroded livelihoods. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), farmers said the shift fromContinue Reading
