By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and Nestlé Nigeria Plc on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve animal genetics and enhance farmers’ productivity. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said at the ceremony that the initiative would provide the country with a dairy skills development centreContinue Reading
Crop varieties By Mercy Omoike The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos State Chapter, has lauded the Federal Government’s approval of 57 crop varieties to strengthen agricultural productivity in the country. The Lagos State AFAN Chairman, Mr Sakin Agbayewa, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market share of oil palm by 2050. This, it said, was possible through the effective efforts towards the implementation of National Oil Palm Development Strategy. Mr Alphonsus Inyang, NationalContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and key stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja validated the Nigerian Oil Palm Development Strategy to boost productivity, achieve self-sufficiency and reduce poverty. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, described the policy as a comprehensive roadmap for the growth and developmentContinue Reading
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
