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Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
$3.5m Poultry Farm to Create 2,000 Jobs in Katsina
TORQ Agro invests $3.5 million in Katsina's largest poultry farm, creating 2,000 jobs and boosting agricultural economy. Groundbreaking ceremony set for November 27.
Oyo Governor Presents N891bn 2026 Budget to Assembly
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents N891 billion 2026 budget, focusing on infrastructure and education. 56.7% allocated to capital projects. Read details of the economic expansion plan.
Dangote Revitalises Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
Dangote Group partners to boost Nigeria's agriculture, sponsoring the National Agricultural Show and investing in massive rice mills to create jobs and ensure food security. Discover how.
Makinde Presents N891.9bn 2026 Budget to Oyo Assembly
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presents a N891.9bn 2026 budget focused on economic expansion. The proposal allocates 56.7% to capital projects, with infrastructure and education as top priorities.
Smartisan Unveils Game-Changing Spray Tech in Kano
Smartisan Investment Nigeria Limited introduces innovative agricultural spraying drums in Kura, Kano. This technology increases yields by 15-20%, cuts chemical use by 40%, and tackles labour shortages for Nigerian farmers.
Valency Agro Secures N13bn for Agro-Export Expansion
Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has secured N13 billion in a new commercial paper issuance. The funds will expand processing for cashew, soybean, cocoa, and sesame, boosting Nigeria's agricultural exports.
US Ends 15% Tariff on Ghana's Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and agricultural exports, set to generate $60 million additional annual revenue for Ghana's economy. Read full details.
N1.5bn Credit Facility for Women Cassava Farmers
NADF and MasterCard Foundation launch N1.5 billion credit facility empowering 12,000 women cassava farmers in Oyo State. Initiative targets 45,000 women by program completion.
US Removes 15% Tariff on Ghana Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and farm exports, set to generate $60 million additional revenue annually. Major diplomatic win for Ghana-US relations.
CCAC Urges FG to Explain College Provost Appointment
Citizens Coalition Against Corruption calls for transparency in Dr. Muhammad Yusha'u Gwaram's appointment as Provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma. Read the full story.
Nigeria Launches Digital Farmers' Registry Platform
Federal Government partners with IFAD and Heifer International to launch digital farmers' registry using NIN. New platform aims to transform agriculture and reduce resource leakages.
UNILAG Hosts Agroween 2025 to Promote Student Agriculture
University of Lagos partners with IRF for Agroween 2025 festival and ARA Awards on November 25. Event aims to address food insecurity through innovation and agricultural literacy among students.
Sokoto's Agricultural Revolution: Desert to Export Hub
Governor Ahmed Aliyu is transforming Sokoto State into a major agro-export hub through irrigation, value addition, and strategic trade links. Discover how this SMART Agenda is creating jobs and boosting the economy.
Rice Prices Drop 40% in Nigerian Markets
Nigerian consumers rejoice as rice prices plummet from N95,000 to N55,000 per bag due to increased local production and imports. Traders face losses while experts warn the relief may be temporary.
IMPI: Nigeria's PMI Expansion Cuts Inflation to 16.05%
IMPI reveals Nigeria's PMI expansion for 11 months straight has driven inflation down to 16.05%. Think tank maintains 14% year-end projection and expects MPC rate cut. Read full analysis.
MTN Nigeria Reaches 51.1 Million Data Users
MTN Nigeria's active data users surge to 51.1 million, reflecting Nigeria's growing digital appetite. Discover what this means for internet access and data pricing.
NALDA Monitors 20,000 Plantations for Carbon Markets
NALDA unveils carbon roadmap at COP 30, placing 20,000 hectares under MRV system to tap into voluntary carbon markets while boosting food security and rural incomes.
FUNAAB Matriculates 6,356, Warns Against Misconduct
FUNAAB welcomes its largest student intake in 38 years, matriculating 6,356 students. The VC reiterates zero tolerance for misconduct as NUC approves new management programmes.
Ethiopian Airlines orders 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its African leadership with six new Airbus A350-900 orders at Dubai Airshow. The expansion supports sustainability goals and enhanced passenger experience.
Imo Community Demands Road Rehabilitation
Residents of Amaimo Umukabia in Ehime Mbano protest deplorable roads, pleading with government for immediate intervention to save their community from isolation and economic ruin.
NADF, BOA offer agricultural loans to women, youth
NADF partners with BOA and IDH to provide affordable agricultural loans targeting women and youth in Nigeria's cassava value chain. Learn how this initiative boosts food security and creates jobs.
Ogun Assembly Moves to Revive Apoje Farms
Ogun State House of Assembly has approved a motion for the immediate revitalisation of Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo to boost agriculture and food security. The Assembly also addressed waste discharge from the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone.
House Probes ₦1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Fund Diversion
Nigerian House of Representatives investigates alleged diversion of ₦1.12tn agricultural funds. Lawmakers demand accountability for food security programs. Read the full investigation details.
FG Plans Cassava Industrialization for Higher Value
Nigeria, world's largest cassava producer, plans policy to transform raw cassava exports into high-value industrial products like starch, ethanol and animal feed.
Lagos launches N500bn food plan to boost production
Lagos State government unveils comprehensive agricultural transformation program targeting food security, price reduction, and post-harvest loss minimization through strategic initiatives.
Nigeria Targets Global Cassava Leadership with 62M Tonnes
Nigeria positions for global cassava leadership with 62M tonnes output. Federal Government mobilizes 80,000 farmers for N160B wheat production to boost food sovereignty.
Ganduje's Son Empowers 3,000 Youths, Receives 500 NNPP Defectors
Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, son of former APC chairman Ganduje, empowers 3,000 APC supporters with agricultural tools and receives 500 NNPP defectors in Kano state.
Zenith Bank to Acquire Paramount Bank in Kenya
Zenith Bank Plc is set to enter the Kenyan market by acquiring Paramount Bank, marking a strategic step in its pan-African expansion. The deal awaits regulatory approval from Nigerian and Kenyan authorities.
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