The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State government, has distributed 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative aims to boost food security, enhance poultry production, and support vulnerable groups, including widows and individuals with disabilities. Each beneficiary received 20 Noiler birds, a 25kg bag […]
Springfield Agro has inaugurated a $12 million (N18.7 billion) agrochemical plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, to combat pest infestations and enhance agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The facility aims to reduce dependence on imported agrochemicals while driving economic growth in the sector. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, announced during the plant’s commissioning on Wednesday […]
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic growth, and job creation. Speaking at his first press briefing since assuming office, EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Mignot, highlighted the EU’s role as Nigeria’s leading trade and investment partner, with total trade between both regions valued at €35 billion in 2023. […]
The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
The Kogi State Government has expanded its farmland allocation to 30,000 hectares to enhance food production and promote year-round agricultural activities. This initiative was announced by Timothy Ojomah, the Commissioner for Agriculture, during an interview in Lokoja, the state capital, over the weekend. The move aims to strengthen food security in the state while addressing […]
In a push to address Nigeria’s food security challenges, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has called for the establishment of University Farms within agricultural faculties across the country. This initiative aims to provide students with practical training while transforming agricultural education into actionable, commercially viable solutions. The minister’s proposal was revealed during a visit […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of ‘Operation Empty the Stores,’ a strategic initiative aimed at empowering farmers with modern agricultural tools and inputs to strengthen agriculture and enhance food security across Nigeria. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, disclosed this during a one-day workshop in Abuja […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah As the impacts of climate change escalate across Nigeria, Imo State finds itself grappling with extreme weather events, including flooding, excessive rainfall, and soil erosion. These climate-related disasters have displaced thousands of residents and caused significant damage to communities. In 2024 alone, flooding in the state displaced 7,832 people and affected 60,761 […]
Economists and industry leaders have stressed the importance of prioritizing domestic economic growth, infrastructure development, and developmentto drive Nigeria’s sustainable growth in 2025. This call was made at the Meristem 2025 Economic Outlook event in Lagos, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for achieving economic stability. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser […]
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Nigeria to ramp up food production to address soaring prices and reduce dependency on imports. Speaking at the inauguration of a soybean plant and refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adesina stressed the critical need to combat hunger amid […]
