By Felicia Imohimi Abuja, Feb.13, 2026 (NAN) ActionAid, civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to invest in reliable technology infrastructure, including Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), result viewing portal and network systems. The stakeholders said such investment was to support effective electronic transmissionContinue Reading
Agribusiness By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) and the Nehemiah Foundation, an NGO, are partnering to empower no fewer than 10,000 Nigerian women and youths with agribusiness skills, among others. Engr. Jethro Annum, NYC President, and Mr Emmanuel Nehemiah, Executive Director, Nehemiah Foundation, spoke during the partnershipContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to scale priority post-harvest technologies to curb Nigeria’s N3.5 trillion annual agricultural losses. The partnership was highlighted during a validation workshop in Abuja organised by both institutionsContinue Reading
FairTrade Messe, the organisers of the AgroFood Fair, says its 11th edition will foster increased opportunities and collaboration for growth among stakeholders in the Nigerian agro sector.Continue Reading
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) is set to boost the sector’s growth at the 8th edition of its West African Cold Chain Summit Exhibition (WACCSE).
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By Rukayat Moisemhe The Federal Government has been urged to balance consumer protection with farmers’ sustainability by ensuring timely food imports, input subsidies expansion and price stabilisation mechanisms to secure investments across the agricultural value chain. An agriculture expert, Dr Fatai Afolabi, gave the advice at a forum organised byContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN), with Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition, unveiled a 2026–2030 Strategic Plan in Abuja to improve delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers. SEEDAN President, Mr Yusuf-Ado Kibiya, said the initiative goes beyond planning and demonstrates commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s seed systemContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Alhaji Idi Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, on Wednesday lauded the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and World Bank-funded Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) financial intervention in the sector. The minister made the commendation at the regional training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government, through the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), says no fewer than 22,000 farmers will benefit interest-free loans under its FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Programme. Mr Hamza Baba, the National Programme Manager, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) under NSIPA, said this atContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Tomatoes Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (TGPMAN) has allayed fears about the annual price hike of tomatoes and other vegetable produce during the upcoming Ramadan Fast. The Kaduna State Chairman of the Association, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
