Politics
Nigeria Links School Meals to Local Farmers: Boosting Agriculture and Nutrition
In a significant move towards supporting local agriculture and nutrition, the Nigerian government has linked school meals to local farmers.
#Agriculture
Entrepreneurship
Bridging the Financing Gap for Agricultural SMEs: AGRA, SMEDAN, and EDC Target Women, PWDs, and Youths
AGRA, SMEDAN, and EDC are collaborating to bridge the financing gap for Agricultural SMEs, with a focus on empowering women, PWDs, and youths.
Politics
Reviving Nigeria’s Cocoa Industry: The Call for Farm Renewal, Funding, and Reforms
Stakeholders are calling for farm renewal, funding, and reforms to revitalize Nigeria's cocoa industry, according to the Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
Entrepreneurship
Olam Agri Acquires Land in Delta State for Animal Feed Plant
Nigerian agribusiness giant, Olam Agri, has reportedly acquired 99.99 hectares of land in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, for a new animal feed plant to serve the South-South and South-East…
Culture
SOBAI Trains Over 800 Youths in Abuja for Food Security, Aims for 20 Million Nigerians by 2030
A group called SOBAI has embarked on a mission to train 837 youths in Abuja for food security, with a goal of impacting 20 million Nigerians by 2030.
Abuja
Understanding El Niño: A Guide for Nigerians
El Niño, a weather phenomenon, may impact Nigeria's agriculture, water supply, and public health. Here's what Nigerians should know.
Health & Wellness
Revised Biotech Policy Set to Boost Nigeria’s Health and Food Security
A revised biotechnology policy aims to bolster Nigeria's health and food security, according to the Nigerian Biosafety Regulations Development Agency (NBRDA).
Abuja
El Niño’s Potential Impact on Nigerians and Beyond
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a warning about an impending El Niño event and its potential effects on Nigeria's rainfall, agriculture, and water supply.
Politics
Transforming Livelihoods: The Growing Impact of Women’s Vegetable Farming in Kaduna
Women farmers in Kaduna are reaping the benefits of a government initiative, with free fertiliser distribution helping to reduce costs and boost production.
Nigeria
Revival of Ginger Farming in Kaduna Thanks to BOA Intervention
Ginger farming in Kaduna State is experiencing a revival due to an intervention by the Bank of Agriculture.
Nigeria
Fighting Food Insecurity and Flooding: Kano Targets 16,140 Homes with 5,380 Agricultural Projects
In a bid to address food insecurity and flood issues in Kano, the state government has identified 16,140 households for interventions involving 5,380 tubewells, dams, and irrigation projects.
Politics
Nigeria’s Breakthrough: Disease-Resistant Ginger for $730m Industry Revival
Nigeria's Agriculture Research Council has developed a disease-resistant ginger strain, a potential game-changer for the $730m ginger industry.
Nigeria
Wike Urges Germany to Invest in Abuja’s ICT and Agriculture Programmes
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has urged Germany to invest in Abuja's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Agriculture programmes.
Business
Jigawa Strikes $10 Million Deal with Indian Firm for Modern Hatchery Construction
The Government of Jigawa State has signed a $10 million deal with an Indian firm to construct a modern hatchery, reports PM News Nigeria.
Nigeria
Boosting Food Security: Experts Propose Measures at Fertiliser Summit
Agricultural experts, researchers, and policymakers have called for greater investment in soil intelligence, digital technology, and crop-specific fertiliser recommendations to improve farm productivity and strengthen food security in…