Lagos Cuts Food Prices 25% for Christmas
Lagos State introduces 25% subsidy on rice, beans, garri and other essentials ahead of Christmas. Governor Sanwo-Olu's initiative aims to ease cost of living during festive season.
Category : Agriculture
World's Largest Walnut Forest Thins Away in Kyrgyzstan
The world's largest wild walnut forest in Kyrgyzstan is thinning due to climate change, illegal logging, and overgrazing, threatening a vital economic lifeline for local communities.
World Wine Output to See Modest 2025 Recovery
Global wine production is projected for a modest 3% recovery in 2025, yet remains below average due to climate change and shifting consumer habits. Get the full analysis.
Dangote, German Firm Build 4 New Fertiliser Plants
Dangote Fertiliser Limited partners with Germany's thyssenkrupp to construct four new urea plants in Lagos, boosting Nigeria's fertiliser output to over 8 million tons annually and strengthening export earnings.
Nasarawa Partners Silvex to Boost Rice Production
Nasarawa State partners with Silvex International to expand rice farming from 3,300 to 8,000 hectares, creating NASACCO Gold brand. Learn how this boosts Nigeria's food security.
KASCO Pays ₦200.4M Profit to Kano Govt After Decade
Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) has remitted ₦200.4 million to the state government, marking its first profit payment in over 10 years. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf hails this as a milestone for public enterprises.
NEPC Campaign Against Paraquat in Nigerian Sesame
Nigerian Export Promotion Council intensifies fight against banned herbicide paraquat in sesame production following international buyer warnings. Join the move toward safe exports.
Summit calls for policy alignment, finance for agribusiness
Stakeholders at the 2025 Agricultural Youth Summit demand policy coherence and innovative financing to unlock Nigeria's agribusiness potential and tackle food security.
NSDC launches sugarcane outgrower development programme
The National Sugar Development Council launches the Sugarcane Outgrower Development Programme to boost local sugar production, reduce imports, and empower Nigerian farmers.
Taraba Governor Sets Up 23-Member Sugar Committee
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas establishes a 23-member committee to boost sugar development, create jobs, and drive industrial growth. Get the latest details on this agricultural initiative.
Ellah Lakes Raises ₦235bn for Agricultural Expansion
Ellah Lakes Plc secures SEC approval for ₦235 billion capital raise on Nigerian Exchange to fund aggressive expansion as West Africa's integrated agribusiness leader.
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.
Presco Plans ₦23.7 Billion Rights Issue for Expansion
Nigerian agro-industrial giant Presco Plc announces ambitious ₦23.7 billion capital raise through rights issue to fund expansion projects and enhance palm oil production capabilities across its operations.
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.
Presco Plc Launches ₦23.7B Rights Issue for Expansion
Leading Nigerian agro-industrial company Presco Plc announces strategic ₦23.7 billion rights issue to finance expansion projects and boost palm oil production capacity across Nigeria.
Presco Launches ₦250B Rights Issue for Expansion
Nigerian agro-industrial giant Presco Plc unveils ambitious ₦250 billion rights issue to finance expansion projects and strengthen market position in the competitive palm oil sector.
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.
Presco Plc Launches ₦237B Rights Issue for Expansion
Nigerian agribusiness giant Presco Plc announces massive ₦237 billion rights issue to drive expansion, strengthen market leadership, and enhance production capacity across West Africa.
Presco Plc Launches ₦250BN Rights Issue for Expansion
Nigerian agribusiness giant Presco Plc unveils ambitious ₦250 billion rights issue strategy to accelerate expansion, strengthen market leadership, and enhance production capacity across West Africa.
Kaduna-China $450M Poultry Project Creates 5000 Jobs
Kaduna State and Chinese investors launch groundbreaking $450 million poultry project, creating 5,000 jobs and revolutionizing Nigeria's agricultural sector with state-of-the-art facilities.
Kaduna's Agricultural Revolution Under Uba Sani
Exclusive insight into Kaduna State's agricultural transformation under Governor Uba Sani, featuring massive fertilizer distribution, innovative farming programs, and unprecedented support for local farmers.
Nigeria's Youth: Key to Food Sovereignty & Agricultural Revolution
IFAD reveals how Nigeria can achieve food sovereignty by empowering its youth population through agriculture. Discover the strategies and opportunities that could transform the nation's food security landscape.
Gov Bago Commissions SON Office in Niger State
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially commissioned the new Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) office complex in Minna, marking a significant milestone in the state's economic development and consumer protection efforts.
FULafia to Plant 1 Million Trees Against Desertification
Federal University of Lafia launches massive environmental campaign to combat desert encroachment through strategic tree planting initiative across multiple states.
Senate Finds Toxic Chemicals in Nigeria's Food Chain
Shocking Senate investigation reveals widespread use of banned toxic chemicals in food preservation across Nigeria, posing severe health risks to millions of citizens.
Benue Discovers Gold & Aluminum Deposits in Kwande
Benue State confirms discovery of substantial gold and aluminum deposits in Kwande's riverine regions, promising economic transformation and industrial growth for Nigeria.
FG Hires Consultants for Gari Irrigation Boost
The Federal Government has engaged technical consultants to revitalize the Gari Irrigation Project, aiming to enhance water management and boost food security across participating states.
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