Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture

"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Discuss Roles of Mobile Technology, Media in Achieving Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Nigeria

The experts urged agriculturists to leverage different media formats/technology in disseminating climate-smart information to farmers promptly. Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Government, World Bank to Collaborate On Irrigation Farming

Governor Abdul Razaq says the World Bank project will boost agriculture and raise the living standard of the people if sited in Kwara Read more »

Nigeria: Ekiti Government Issues Advisory On Outbreak of Fall Armyworms

The official says Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been a significant maize pest in Nigeria since 2016 and warned that it is capable of inflicting total yield loss Read more »

Nigeria: Why the Federal Ministry of Livestock Must Be Stillborn

While the seriousness and urgency of tackling livestock-related problems in the country are unquestionable, the solution is NOT in creating a federal ministry. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Food Importation Policy Could Destroy Nigeria's Agriculture - Akinwunmi Adesina

"Nigeria's recently announced policy to open its borders for massive food imports, just to tackle short-term food price hikes, is depressing." Read more »

Nigeria: EU Unveils Digital Platform to Boost Investment in Nigeria's Agribusiness

"The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform will contribute to boosting the exploration and exploitation of agribusiness opportunities between Nigeria and the EU." Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Tinubu's Promises to Revamp Agriculture, Farmers Say They Face More Hardship

Mr Tinubu has only spent a quarter of his four-year tenure, but millions of Nigerians including farmers are already questioning his ability to implement his agriculture promises. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Secured $20bn Investment to Revolutionise Agriculture, Economy - Shettima

Mr Shettima said that these investments include $14 billion from India and $250 million from the Netherlands, with commitments of $500 million each for lithium development in… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I'll Prioritise Security, Agriculture, and Job Creation in FCT - Wike

"When you say priority, the creation of jobs is key. If you are not able to create jobs, of course, you know what that will mean for the teeming youth." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Remove 'Political Farmers' From Database

According to him, only genuine farmers will benefit from government-subsidised interventions. Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Says Zamfara's Economy Is Mainly Agrarian As He Distributes Agric Inputs in Six More LGAs

Speaking during distribution of the inputs in Kauran Namoda, Mr Lawal expressed confidence that the recently inaugurated Askarawan Zamfara ( Zamfara Community Protection Guards)… Read more »

Nigeria: Shettima Urges Governors to Develop Agriculture Sector

Mr Shettima hinted at the possibility of engaging the private sector in tackling floods and other natural disasters in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger State to Boost Agriculture With N3.5bn Development Fund - Official

The initiative is aimed at boosting agriculture. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Farmers Count Losses As Oil Spills From Vandalised Pipelines Destroy Farmlands

Many farmers in Ogun State have been forced to change occupations after oil spillage caused by vandalism of NNPC pipelines destroyed their farmlands Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Curtail Outbreak of Anthrax

The federal government confirmed the first case of Anthrax in Nigeria after disclosing on Monday that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. Read more »

Nigeria: Scorecard - How Nigeria's Agriculture Sector Fared Under Buhari

Although some progress was recorded under the agric sector in the past eight years, this still does not reflect in the state of food availability, accessibility and affordability… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Decision-Makers Can Improve Conservation and Agriculture, Study Shows

The findings complement a growing body of research that highlights the important influence women can have in effective and efficient management of both natural resources and… Read more »

Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - How I Grow Vegetables Using Climate-Smart Method - Farmer Simi

Oluwadarasimi Adedapo, also known as Farmer Simi, is a soilless farmer in Ogun state, and a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Read more »

Nigeria: Economy 360 - Why We Must Save Nigerian Poultry Sector From Collapse

As important as the entire agricultural sector is to the economy, the poultry sub-sector remains a major driver of growth in the sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - My Struggle With Land, Funding, Other Issues - Samantha Okoligbo

Samantha Okoligbo, a young farmer, speaks about her struggles as a woman in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - My Struggle With Land, Funding, Other Issues - Samanptha Okoligbo

Samanptha Okoligb, a young farmer, speaks about her struggles as a woman in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku in Kano, Promises to Revive Agriculture, Commerce

He said he will revive agriculture, and commercial activities, reopen the land borders and empower the youth Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku in Benue, Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Promote Agriculture If Elected

The former Vice President said he would unite Fulani and Tivs. Read more »

Nigeria: Allocate 10 Percent of Budgets to Agriculture, Buhari Tells African Leaders

Despite repeated promises to improve budgetary allocation, the agricultural sector has remained underfunded under Mr Buhari Read more »