IWMI launches platform to boost farmer-led irrigation in Nigeria

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By Tosin Kolade The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has launched a Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Farmer-led Irrigation Development (MSD-FLID) to enhance food security and livelihoods in Nigeria. The initiative was launched in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,Continue Reading

FG targets irrigation to boost food security

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By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced plansContinue Reading

Youth, women vital to advancing irrigated agriculture in Africa – Experts

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By Tosin Kolade Irrigation and water management experts have called for the inclusion of women and young professionals in advancing irrigated agriculture across Africa. This call was a central theme at the 6th African Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID) Conference, which concluded with an award ceremony on Wednesday night in Abuja.Continue Reading

IWMI unveils strategy to boost water, agriculture innovation

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By Tosin Kolade The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has introduced its 2024-2030 strategy to drive innovation in water management and agricultural practices in Nigeria. This announcement was made at the sidelines of the Africa Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja on Monday. IWMI Director General, Dr MarkContinue Reading

FG declares national emergency on food security

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By Tosin Kolade President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to theContinue Reading

Boosting post-flood farming through ‘Residual Moisture Crop Production’ in Kebbi

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By Muhammad Lawal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding is a natural disaster that happens when water spills over into usually dry land, often resulting in extensive damage. It can be caused by heavy downpours or human factors such as deforestation and inadequate urban planning. Nigeria has faced severe riverContinue Reading

Water, Power ministries sign MOU on 0m irrigation, hydropower project

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By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, and the Ministry of Power, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. The 500 million dollars World Bank SPIN project aims to enhance dam safety and improveContinue Reading