Category : Agriculture


Makoko Demolition: Truth vs. Misleading Narratives in Lagos

Amidst emotional debates over Makoko's proposed demolition, this article examines the Lagos State government's urban reform efforts, highlighting the risks of informal settlements and the imperative for balanced, fact-based public discourse.

Aiyedatiwa, Mimiko Push for Better Farmer Funding and Technology

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko called for enhanced funding and mechanized technologies for farmers at a REFILS workshop in Ibadan, emphasizing the need to combat food insecurity through innovation and climate resi

Abuja Residents Protest to Save Jabi Park from Development

Hundreds of Abuja residents staged a #SaveJabiPark protest on March 28, 2026, voicing concerns about threats to green spaces, environmental risks, and violations of the Abuja Master Plan as urban development pressures mount in Nigeria's capital.

UNIDO Opens Pilot Plastic Waste Center in Abuja

The UNIDO, in partnership with the Abuja Environmental Protection Board and funded by Japan, has commissioned a pilot plastic waste collection center in Jabi, Abuja. The $2 million facility aims to combat plastic pollution and promote circular economy pra

FG Launches Cooperative Sector Reforms to Boost Economy

The Federal Government has launched the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme, a seven-pillar national agenda to modernize Nigeria's cooperative sector through digitalization, improved financing, and governance reforms.

NRCRI Women Lead Innovation and Resilience on IWD 2026

The National Root Crops Research Institute celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with the theme 'Give to Gain,' highlighting women's crucial role in agricultural research and food security. Leaders emphasized investing in women as a strategic move for

EU-Nigeria Launch Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

The Federal Government and European Union, with Czech Republic, Austria, and Latvia, have launched a twinning project to enhance climate-smart agriculture and food systems in Nigeria, addressing climate challenges and improving resilience.

FG Targets Middlemen to Boost Food Affordability

The Federal Government announces reforms to reduce middlemen dominance in livestock value chains, introducing live-weight pricing and digital tagging to stabilize prices and improve farmer incomes.

Water Insecurity Tops African Policy Priorities

Afrobarometer surveys across 38 African countries reveal water access as a top concern, with rural and poor populations facing severe inequalities in safe drinking water and sanitation services.

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