Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
The Norwegian Seafood Council urges NAFDAC to train Nigerian stockfish traders on safe preservation, warning against chemical use like sniper. Experts confirm natural drying process.
Nigerian poultry farmers are in distress as low purchasing power leads to unsold chickens during the festive season, despite significant price reductions. Discover the economic factors behind this market paradox.
Explore Nigeria's diverse climate zones, from Lagos's humid coast to Maiduguri's scorching heat. Learn about rising temperatures, regional patterns, and practical adaptation strategies for 2025 and beyond.
Cross River State aims to train 20,000 farmers in climate-smart agriculture, with 60% slots for youths, boosting cocoa, rice & cassava value chains. Learn how this initiative will transform the state's economy.
Ukrainian workers risk their lives to evacuate horses from a state stud farm in Zaporizhzhia as Russian attacks escalate. Read how the war impacts animals.
A Nigerian woman shares her husband's poultry farming struggle as he fails to sell chickens reared for Christmas. High feed costs and low offers threaten his investment. Read the full story.
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is negotiating with banks to provide affordable loans for fishermen. This aims to boost local fish production, fight illegal fishing, and create jobs. #Nigeria #Fisheries
A Nigerian employer shared his clever strategy to retain seven employees over the holidays by offering double salary, sparking a major debate online about worker incentives and holiday rights.
Agricultural experts under EDUFACS pledge to create 2.3 million jobs, supporting President Tinubu's food security agenda. Learn how large-scale farming and youth training will boost Nigeria's economy.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commits to working with stakeholders for lasting peace between farmers and herders. Read about the summit and the state's anti-open grazing law.
Despite policy support, Nigeria's High-Quality Cassava Flour market faces hurdles in quality, price & supply. A new report reveals a $35m market with potential to hit $1.18bn by 2030 if challenges are solved.
ICEHD convened 52 stakeholders in Lagos to tackle financial barriers for rural women farmers, exploring climate finance pathways and gender-responsive solutions for resilience.
Eden Moringa Group launches EDNI Limited, an agricultural platform to support farmers, improve rural incomes, and expand access to health products in Nigeria. Discover how this initiative tackles economic hardship.
A professor warns Nigeria's food insecurity is a national security threat, with 26.5 million facing acute hunger. He calls for urgent action on security and production. Read more.
SEEDAN lauds President Tinubu for approving a N50 billion catalytic fund to strengthen Nigeria's seed sector, boost agribusiness, and enhance national food security. Learn how this impacts farmers.
SEEDAN lauds President Tinubu for the N50bn Seed Industry Catalytic Fund, a major boost for food security. The association also announces key milestones, including ISF membership.
Ogun State Government suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in enforcing pollution laws at battery recycling plants in Ogijo. Read the full report.
Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt biodiversity loss, mobilising private sector support for its 2025-2030 National Biodiversity Strategy. Business leaders convened in Lagos to shape a practical Business Action Plan aligned with global goals.
Nigeria's agriculture sector gets a meager 1.4% of the federal budget annually, hindering mechanisation and food security. Experts call for urgent investment to combat rising food costs and insecurity. Read the full analysis.
A Nigerian farm owner reveals his strategy to keep workers during Christmas: double salary. The move has ignited a fierce online debate about capitalism, family time, and workers' rights. Read the full story and reactions.
Discover how Dr. Chaim Zach's AGRITED is revolutionizing Nigeria's poultry sector through innovative, sustainable farming, boosting protein consumption by over 1000% since 1991. Learn about their vision for 2050.
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
AfricaRice and Thailand's Kasetsart University sign a major MoU to boost rice research, climate-resilient varieties, and food security across Africa. Read the full details of this transformative partnership.
Despite being Nigeria's most commercialised livestock segment, poultry farmers face high feed costs and limited input access. The Minister of Livestock reaffirmed commitment at the LAPO Chicken Fair, highlighting collaboration for food security.
A professor at MOUAU says the new Livestock Ministry hasn't solved Nigeria's animal protein shortage. He calls for unbundling NAPRI and establishing a Southeast research centre.
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Dr. Muda Yusuf urges increased support for farmers with inputs like fertiliser and irrigation to make food affordable. While inflation is easing, prices remain high.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.