The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Heifer International Nigeria have partnered to roll out 10,000 John Deere tractors over five years, aiming to modernize farming and boost productivity in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, executive secretary of NADF, announced the initiative during a workshop in Abuja, highlighting the urgent need to address the […]
JBS, the Brazilian meatpacking giant, has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria’s livestock industry, marking a significant move into the African market. The firm recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian government to establish six livestock factories. This investment signals JBS’s ambition to expand its global footprint and cater to […]
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultura Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has emphasized the need for increased skills training in the agri-tech sector to enhance agriculture and create job opportunities for Nigerian youth. Speaking at the Nigerian Youth Development stakeholders’ roundtable organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja, Ibrahim highlighted the […]
The Enugu Fadama Platform, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program, organized a three-day training workshop to enhance agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The program, aimed at equipping farmers with the skills to effectively use and maintain power tiller machines, was held in six locations across Enugu State. A […]
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.46% in the third quarter of 2024, a notable increase from the 2.54% growth recorded in the same period last year. This growth was primarily fueled by the performance of key sectors, including services, agriculture, and industry, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector led the way, […]
Adventure Commodities Limited has launched a new organic sesame hulling plant in Kano State, a strategic move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agro-export capabilities. The facility, designed to enhance sesame seed processing, is expected to create 300 direct and indirect jobs, benefiting the local community and supporting the country’s growing export sector. The plant, which will […]
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to enhance fertilizer production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural financing. The agreement was formalized at FGV Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 Leaders’ Summit, with FMAFS Permanent […]
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Integrated Lancaster Farms and Assetrise Limited to establish demonstration farms nationwide. The initiative aligns with NSE’s strategic agenda to combat food insecurity and create job opportunities. In a statement released during its international conference, the NSE emphasized that the partnerships will introduce […]
For 14-year-old Amina in Kano, Nigeria, the journey to school is a daily battle. Living with a mobility impairment, Amina struggles to navigate flooded roads and muddy paths during Nigeria’s intensifying rainy season. Her experience highlights a growing issue in Nigeria: how climate change exacerbates challenges for children with disabilities, particularly in a strained educational […]
Key stakeholders in Imo State have urged the state government to adopt proactive strategies to combat the socio-economic and health challenges posed by climate change. The call was made during the inaugural meeting of the Imo State Climate Change Technical Committee held in Owerri, bringing together experts from diverse fields including environment, public health, law, […]
