By Sunday John The Kaduna Business School, in collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), has trained 95 Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to facilitate access to finance for agricultural Small and Medium Enterprises (agri-SMEs) in Nasarawa, Niger and Kaduna states. Dr Ameh Omagwu, Project Manager,Continue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government is advocating collaboration among stakeholders to empower Nigerian youth in the agricultural sector. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made the call at the first edition of the National AgriBusiness Strategy Youth Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. The theme ofContinue 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
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 Rita Iliya The Niger Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries has trained 1,000 youths and women on livestock production to boost animal production in the state. Mr Jonathan Wasa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, said this during the livestock entrepreneurship training for youths acrossContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria in partnership with AGRA, has distributed farm inputs to 7,400 farmers in Niger state to support dry season farming. Dr Godwin Atser, Country Director of Sasakawa Africa Association Nigeria, said in Minna on Friday that the distribution was the firstContinue Reading
