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
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has condemned the assault of women and girls at Ozoro festival in Delta state, demanding immediate arrest of perpetrators. The Country Director of the organisation, Dr Andrew Mamedu, made the call in a statement on Friday in Abuja, warning against cultural justifications for gender-basedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Ms Chika Orji, a Fellow of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Gender in Agrifood Systems Policy (GASP) Programme, has urged governments to establish community aggregation centres to empower women farmers. Orji made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Experts have unveiled a green economy training for youths, focusing on skills in renewable energy, waste management and sustainability to foster employment in the country. The Advocacy for Policy and Innovation, in collaboration with the House Committee on Renewable Energy and the INCLUDE Knowledge Platform, launched theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the Dairy Sub-sector Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to scale-up investment in the dairy sector to meet local demands. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, said this when a delegation from MAN paid courtesyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation, integrating reliable power solutions and strengthening national food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at the second meeting ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria and other stakeholders have faulted the proposed N1.45 trillion allocation to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAF) in the 2026 budget. The stakeholders include the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), the Community of Agriculture Non-State Actors (COANSA), and Young FarmersContinue Reading
