Local tractor manufacturers in Nigeria have raised concerns over federal government policies they claim are undermining efforts to boost indigenous production. Despite a push to enhance the agricultural value chain and reduce reliance on imports, industry players argue that certain government actions are sabotaging these objectives. This tension is most evident in the country’s tractor […]
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) have successfully attracted a €300 million investment into Nigeria’s palm oil sector. This initiative aims to revitalize the stagnant industry, enhance local production, and create over 300,000 jobs across the value chain, according to Alphonsus Inyang, president of NPPAN. […]
Japan has pledged $108 million to bolster Nigeria’s emergency food security and agricultural development. Yuka Furutani, Attaché for Development Cooperation and ECOWAS at the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria, announced this at a workshop for digital extension service providers held in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, organized by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) […]
Agriculture and environment professionals in Nigeria have pledged to combat the growing challenges of climate change with innovative solutions after completing a four-day training organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the ‘SUSTAIN International’ scheme. The training, held in Port Harcourt, focused on equipping participants with cutting-edge skills to enhance agricultural resilience […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
For over two decades, a community in Kura Local Government Area, Kano State, has faced the challenges of living without electricity. Known for its agricultural output, including maize, rice, and vegetables, the area has seen limited economic growth due to the power shortage. Established in 2001 to resettle flood victims, the community has struggled with […]
The World Bank has approved the establishment of an agribusiness hub in Ekiti State, aiming to accelerate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. The announcement followed an inspection of the Ekiti State Livestock Development Centre in Ado-Ekiti by a World Bank Task Team led by Emmanuel Sene. According to Sene, the hub […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing food security with new initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and mechanization. Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, announced this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Abdullahi highlighted food security as a key focus under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He […]
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the Nigerian Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) have granted ₦20 million to four agribusiness startups tackling malnutrition in Nigeria. The winners of the Agribusiness Innovation Challenge 3.0—Jet Farms and Agro Solutions, Favrobotics, Let-it-Cold, and Energy Assured—received ₦5 million each for innovative solutions aimed at improving food systems and […]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program, has pledged $50 million to boost Nigeria’s women-led enterprises. The agreement, signed during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, establishes a loan portfolio guarantee framework between the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI). This […]
