Nigeria leads Africa in food waste with 38 million tonnes lost yearly due to poor infrastructure and cultural practices, while 30.6 million face hunger. EU and UNIDO officials warn of environmental and economic impacts.
SWOFON reports that lack of irrigation facilities is severely hindering dry season farming in Oyo State, with women farmers facing high costs and water scarcity, threatening food security.
President Bola Tinubu will visit Lagos on April 8-9, 2026, to commission major infrastructure projects, including the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, aimed at easing traffic and boosting development. The state government assures minimal disruptions during the ev
A Nigerian nurse has left her life in Australia to return home and pursue farming, showcasing her tomato farm and plans to supply fresh produce across Nigeria.
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Climate experts warn that rising heat waves in Nigeria, driven by climate change, are reshaping environmental and socio-economic conditions, with urgent calls for a National Heat Action Plan.
The UN warns of a waste pollution crisis, with 2.3 billion tonnes of solid waste generated yearly globally. Nigeria contributes over 32 million tonnes, facing severe environmental and health risks due to poor management.
The Cocoa Roundtable Initiative identifies demand-supply imbalance as a key driver of the global cocoa price downturn, citing climate change, low productivity, and policy issues. It urges African producers to form an OPEC-style bloc for market regulation.
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and former governor Donald Duke urge government MDAs to establish cost control units, emphasizing the role of certified professionals in managing project budgets and ensuring transparency.
LAWMA calls on Lagos residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits to maintain cleanliness and prevent flooding, especially during the Easter period.
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Stakeholders at an ILRI roundtable in Ibadan urge urgent policy changes, investment, and research coordination to adopt Black Soldier Fly Larvae as a sustainable protein source for livestock feed, targeting integration by 2030.
The National Biosafety Management Agency has ordered the suspension of four new GM cotton varieties due to serious compliance abnormalities and unauthorized registration.
TechnoServe, in collaboration with PRiFN, has trained Nigerian millers on rice fortification with essential micronutrients to address rising malnutrition rates, especially among children, as part of a national public health initiative.
Nigeria's cassava processing plants operate at only 30-40% capacity due to unreliable feedstock supply, threatening investments and value chain stability, with experts highlighting farmer network management as key.
Industry leaders at the Nigeria Transport and Logistics Summit 2026 highlighted chronic underinvestment and infrastructure deficits hindering the sector's potential, estimated at over N15 trillion.
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The European Union reveals Nigeria wastes 38 million tonnes of food annually, the highest in Africa, urging action to address environmental and economic impacts.
Huriyya Dauda Lawal, wife of Zamfara State Governor, participated in the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Trust Fund in Abuja, praising the initiative's focus on food security and vulnerable populations.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility to strengthen Nigeria's agricultural value chains, boost productivity, and support smallholder farmers. The funding aims to modernize infrastructure and enhance market access.
Hon. Ibe Osonwa, a first-time Abia lawmaker, has distributed two road-grading machines and income-generating items to over 500 constituents to boost agriculture and alleviate poverty.
The Federal Government has opened a completed section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. Works Minister David Umahi announced the opening and detailed numerous ongoing and completed road projects across the Southeast region.
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The Federal Government has launched a national oil palm development strategy to capture 10% of the global market by 2032, boost production to 10 million metric tonnes by 2050, and lift two million Nigerians out of poverty.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for Nigeria to enhance agricultural productivity and food security through the AGROW project, targeting one million smallholder farmers.
The National Automotive Design and Development Council and Standards Organisation of Nigeria have launched the Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme to enhance vehicle safety, environmental compliance, and quality in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has reopened the initial 15km completed sections of the Enugu-Onitsha highway, a major infrastructure milestone in the South-East region.
The federal government has reopened the first 15 kilometres of the Enugu-Onitsha highway, praising it as a key infrastructure achievement. Minister David Umahi highlighted the road's reconstruction with concrete technology and urged support for President
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Environmental experts warn Oyo State is in a 'danger zone' for severe thunderstorms due to extensive deforestation, urging urgent afforestation to mitigate climate risks and restore ecological balance.
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria's agricultural sector under the AGROW project, targeting smallholder farmers, improved productivity, and food security.
Traditional leaders and residents of Paata-Abiodun in Ogun State lament decades of neglect, urging the government to build access roads to boost agriculture and trade.
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has reiterated its dedication to transforming Nigeria's agricultural sector through strategic alignment and capacity building for state coordinators.
The Federal Government has launched the SON-NADDC Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (VehCAP) to ensure only safe, compliant vehicles enter Nigeria, shifting from reactive to preventive regulation.
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The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has partnered with the Welding Federation and Specialised Fabrication Equipment to promote orbital welding innovations, aiming to enhance manufacturing standards in food, beverage, and other sectors.
