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 […]
Farmers in Nigeria anticipate an increase in agricultural production this year, crediting improved security in key food-producing regions for the positive outlook. The development is expected to ease inflation and alleviate the nation’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis. “We have seen some respite in insecurity and kidnapping. Killings have reduced, especially from mid-2024,” said Sani Danladi, national […]
The National Assembly’s joint Senate and House Committees on Agricultural Production and Services have called for a gradual increase in Nigeria’s agricultural budget to enhance food security. This advocacy was made during a 2024 budget performance review and presentation of the 2025 budget proposal by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, […]
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called on the Federal Government to reduce tariffs on imported micro-inputs and poultry production equipment while implementing a zero-duty policy to lower production costs and drive industry growth. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by PAN’s delegation, led by Patron and Chairman of the Board of […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to establish a comprehensive farmer database aimed at enhancing support for farmers and strengthening food security across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda on food security. The database, called the Farmer Register, will […]
Nigeria has pledged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and advance its energy transition as part of efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development. The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global summit focused on addressing environmental challenges. The government outlined its strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil […]
The Ekiti State Government has established food storage facilities across the state to address food scarcity, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure year-round food sufficiency. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, during an inspection of one such facility in Ado-Ekiti, highlighted the initiative as a proactive response to avert the food shortages experienced last year. He stated that these […]
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development is driving a transformative agenda to boost Nigeria’s livestock sector, leveraging strategic partnerships and innovative programs to enhance production and economic growth. During a courtesy visit by delegations from NIRSAL Plc, Dabareji Farms, and other stakeholders, Minister Idi Mukhtar Maiha outlined the ministry’s vision to strengthen the livestock value […]
