Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commits to empowering food innovators at the 2025 Lagos Food Festival. Read how the state is strengthening its food value chain and celebrating culinary diversity.
Business mogul Muhammadu Indimi promises to attract domestic and foreign investors to develop Borno's agriculture, livestock, mining, and tourism sectors, boosting the local economy.
Farmers in Benue State face financial ruin as market prices for crops collapse while fertiliser and transport costs remain high. Many threaten to quit farming next season. Read more.
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Governor Uba Sani finalises a $200m poultry deal with China, set to create 350,000 jobs and generate $450m annually for Kaduna State. Read the full story.
Lagos State launches fortified Eko Rice at Imota Mill to boost nutrition. The initiative, backed by WFP and NAFDAC, aims to combat malnutrition and ensure a healthier festive season for residents.
Truck Transit Parks' ETO platform has increased agricultural exports by over 464% since 2021. It plans expansion to five more states and new tech to cut port delays in 2026.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Historic cocoa price surge forces industry innovation. Discover how flavour science, texture engineering, and alternatives like Kerry's Cocoa Booster are securing chocolate's future. Read the full analysis.
Aliko Dangote reveals plans to quadruple urea production, positioning Nigeria as the world's leading fertiliser exporter. He urges African investors to drive continental growth.
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
Nigerian poultry farmers announce updated rates for eggs and adult chickens. Despite a drop in inflation, staple foods remain costly, squeezing household budgets ahead of Christmas.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
Cross River State partners with Pula Advisors to launch a landmark EUDR traceability system for cocoa, coffee, and oil palm, aiming to secure EU market access for 80,000 farms by 2026.
Former FECA Provost Dr. Adeola Odedina advises scientists to convert research into profitable ventures for personal financial growth. Learn how to bridge academia and entrepreneurship.
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
French confectioners are reviving centuries-old almond farming to counter US imports, focusing on premium taste and eco-friendly practices. Discover how Provence is reclaiming its heritage.
Over 14,000 smallholder farmers in Bauchi North are gaining climate resilience and income through a N4 billion regenerative agriculture initiative by Heineken Africa Foundation and Nigerian Breweries. Read more.
Experts reveal Nigeria is forfeiting millions of potential jobs by sidelining agriculture. A new report urges strategic investment to transform the sector into the nation's biggest employer and solve food insecurity.
Nigerian poultry farmers announce new, higher prices for chickens ahead of Christmas, citing soaring feed costs. See the latest market rates and the reasons behind the festive season squeeze.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
Nigeria loses over $360m annually due to the EU ban on dried beans exports, caused by dangerous pesticide levels. Stakeholders demand urgent agricultural reforms and seed preservation.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
African Swine Fever detected in Spanish wild boars, causing major trade disruptions. Nigeria's importers should monitor the situation closely for potential market impacts.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
The alleged revocation of Presco Plc's C of O by the Edo State government risks billions in agro-investments and 15,000+ jobs. Will political moves derail the state's economic growth? Read more.
A Nigerian man revisits his Lagos secondary school to find the tree he planted 15 years ago standing tall. His heartwarming story inspires many online. Read more.
Environmental engineers warn Lagos faces severe risks from flooding and pollution. Experts call for urgent action to harness the blue economy for a sustainable future. Read the full report.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB), FMO, and HeaveVentures conclude the AgriTech Hackathon 2025, awarding Qiqi Farms as the grand winner. Discover how this initiative boosts Nigeria's agricultural innovation.