Obasanjo: Sustain Agriculture Investment Like Sasakawa
Former President Obasanjo calls for sustained agricultural investment during SAA President Suzuki's visit. Learn how this partnership boosts Nigeria's food security and farmer livelihoods.
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Lagos Vital to Nigeria's Economic Transformation
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset critical to Nigeria's economic growth. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology and youth empowerment.
Fisheries School to Drive Blue Economy Growth - Oyetola
Minister Adegboyega Oyetola announces Iragbiji School of Fisheries as key to Nigeria's Blue Economy framework. The project will empower youth with aquaculture skills and support President Tinubu's development agenda.
Nigeria Aims for N160bn Wheat Production in 2025
The Federal Government targets N160 billion from wheat farming in the 2025/2026 dry season to boost food sovereignty. Learn how 80,000 farmers will benefit.
Feeding 50 Million Cattle Declared National Emergency
Nigeria faces emergency as 50 million cattle face feeding crisis. Minister reveals livestock sector could generate $94 billion with proper development. Urgent action needed.
34.7 Million Nigerians Projected Food Insecure by 2026
A new report reveals 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states will face food insecurity between June and August 2026. Farmers incur massive losses despite government interventions, threatening future food production.
Why Nigerian fish farmers face massive losses
Nigeria's aquaculture sector faces critical knowledge gaps despite growth potential. Experts reveal how proper training in water quality, feeding patterns can transform fish farming.
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Critical to Nigeria's Economic Growth
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset crucial for Nigeria's economic transformation. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology.
Taraba Alarms Over Chemically Ripened Fruits
Taraba State warns residents against fruits ripened with toxic calcium carbide, branding sellers 'merchants of death'. Learn how to identify safe produce.
NBL hands over cassava plant to Imo community
Nigerian Breweries commissions 2-ton/day cassava processing facility in Awa Omamma, projected to generate N500 million annual revenue for the community while reaffirming CSR commitment.
L-PRES Training Transforms Taraba Meat Handling
Taraba butchers adopt modern hygiene practices after L-PRES training, ensuring safer meat for consumers and boosting business confidence across the state.
AGRA: Food Prices Rise & Fall Across Africa
AGRA's Food Security Monitor reveals mixed food commodity prices in Africa. Maize prices ease in Nigeria & East Africa, while rice costs rise in coastal West Africa. Discover the full analysis.
Ponmo Threatens Nigeria's $5bn Leather Industry
Federal Government warns ponmo consumption threatens Nigeria's $5bn leather industry. Learn how this practice affects economic growth and health risks.
NB Plc Donates Cassava Facility to Imo Community
Nigerian Breweries Plc has commissioned a 2-ton daily cassava processing plant in Awo-Omamma, Imo State, creating jobs and generating ₦500 million annual revenue for the community.
Mining Marshals Boost Capacity to Crush Illegal Mining
Minister Alake reveals plans to enhance Mining Marshals' logistics to combat illegal mining nationwide, reclaim 90 sites, and boost revenue to N26bn. Read more.
UN Names Nigeria Among 16 Hunger Crisis Hotspots
UN food agencies warn Nigeria faces severe hunger crisis due to funding shortages. Conflict drives food insecurity in 16 nations. Urgent action needed to prevent catastrophe.
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.
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.
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