The National Ginger Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for releasing ₦1.9 billion in palliatives to cushion the devastating impact of the ginger blight disease that ravaged farmlands in 2023. The association’s National President, Nuhu Dauda, gave the commendation at a stakeholders’ meeting and inauguration of new members in Kaduna on Sunday. He […]
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 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 […]
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is undergoing a paradigm shift as stakeholders emphasize the integration of digital technology and mechanization to address inefficiencies and boost productivity. At the National Agricultural Mechanization and Innovation Summit in Lagos, experts discussed how leveraging advanced technologies could transform the sector and strengthen the country’s food security. Sam C. Ebiriekwe, Director of […]
The Agribusiness Roundtable International Conference, “UYO 2024,” has officially commenced at the prestigious Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This eagerly anticipated event aligns with the Akwa Ibom State government’s ARISE agenda, a forward-thinking economic blueprint dedicated to driving an “Agricultural Revolution” that promises full-scale transformation of the state’s agribusiness landscape. […]
