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.
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Sokoto's African Locust Trees Face Dual Threat
Military counter-insurgency operations and severe flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. Learn how this crisis impacts local communities.
Bandits Kill Sokoto Leader, Abduct Mothers & Babies
Bandits loyal to Bello Turji attacked Kurawa village in Sokoto, killing a community leader and abducting 15 people, including nursing mothers and their infants. Read more on this tragic security breach.
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.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
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.
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.
Nigeria targets N160bn wheat production for 2025/2026
Federal Government aims for N160 billion wheat output in 2025/2026 dry season to boost food sovereignty. 80,000 farmers registered across 16 states.
Obasanjo: Sustain Agriculture Investment Like Sasakawa
Former President Obasanjo calls for sustained agricultural investment during SAA President Suzuki's visit. Learn how this partnership boosts Nigeria's food security and farmer livelihoods.
Lagos Vital to Nigeria's Economic Transformation
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset critical to Nigeria's economic growth. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology and youth empowerment.
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Town-Gown Partnership
President Bola Tinubu advocates for enhanced university-industry collaboration to drive national development. 2,747 FUTA graduates celebrated, 72 UNIMED doctors inducted.
Sokoto Records 8 Dengue Fever Cases
Sokoto State confirms 8 Dengue fever cases. Health officials urge vigilance, proper case management, and community action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
Nigeria Aims for N160bn Wheat Production in 2025
The Federal Government targets N160 billion from wheat farming in the 2025/2026 dry season to boost food sovereignty. Learn how 80,000 farmers will benefit.
34.7 Million Nigerians Projected Food Insecure by 2026
A new report reveals 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states will face food insecurity between June and August 2026. Farmers incur massive losses despite government interventions, threatening future food production.
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Critical to Nigeria's Economic Growth
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset crucial for Nigeria's economic transformation. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology.
Bayer narrows loss, upbeat on weedkiller legal woes
German giant Bayer reports a narrower Q3 loss of €963 million and expresses confidence in containing Roundup litigation risks by end of 2026. Discover the details.
Nigerian Biotech Agencies Strengthen Safety Collaboration
Nigeria's biotechnology regulators strengthen collaboration to ensure safe genetic modification practices, promoting agricultural innovation and food security across the nation.
Nigeria's Youth: Key to Food Sovereignty - IFAD
IFAD calls for urgent investment in Nigeria's young population to transform agriculture, ensure food security, and unlock massive economic potential through innovative farming solutions.
Nigeria-China Launch ₦450M Poultry Project in Kaduna
Kaduna State welcomes groundbreaking ₦450 million Nigeria-China agricultural initiative set to revolutionize poultry farming and create thousands of jobs across the region.
FG Launches N250BN Food Security Fund
The Nigerian government unveils massive intervention fund to boost agricultural production and stabilize food markets across the nation.
Ellah Lakes Secures ₦2.36BN for Agricultural Expansion
Nigerian agribusiness giant Ellah Lakes Plc announces strategic capital raise of ₦2.36 billion to expand operations and drive agricultural transformation across Nigeria. Learn how this funding will impact food security and economic growth.
Isaac Bholu: Redefining Nigerian Comedy Globally
Discover how Nigerian comedian Isaac Bholu is creating a fresh comedy language that resonates worldwide while staying true to his cultural roots and connecting with the digital generation.
Professor Urges Govt Support for Local Fish Production in Nigeria
A leading academic expert calls for urgent government intervention to revolutionize Nigeria's aquaculture sector, reduce massive fish import dependency, and create sustainable livelihoods.
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