Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited’s subsidiary, natnudO Foods, has commissioned a new processing plant in Benin City, Edo State. This initiative is designed to empower local farmers and entrepreneurs, particularly women, to participate actively in the poultry industry and contribute to Nigeria’s food security. In collaboration with Heifer International Nigeria, natnudO Foods has launched the […]
Nigeria’s food security is under significant strain as production of staple crops like maize, paddy rice, and soybean is set to decline by an average of 13% in 2024, primarily due to skyrocketing fertilizer costs and adverse climate conditions. The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report warns of a 5.6% drop in maize production, which will […]
Dynamo Group of Companies has flagged off a bold initiative, ‘Operation Agriculture by Force,’ aimed at tackling poverty and food insecurity amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. The launch event, held at the company’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, drew government officials, business leaders, and educators who commended the effort. The company’s Managing Director, Aneto Onyema, highlighted […]
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as a significant but underutilized resource that can drive economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi from the ministry, emphasized the […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has flagged high production costs as a serious obstacle to the competitiveness of Nigerian-made goods. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, the Director General of MAN, explained that while Nigerian products are of excellent quality, they struggle to compete with imported goods due to an unfavorable business environment. Speaking, Ajayi-Kadir emphasized that high […]
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed that its ‘Feed the Future’ Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services initiative has provided inputs and services to 2,021,468 smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The $16.8 million, five-year project, funded by USAID and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), is designed to support micro, […]
Amid Nigeria’s ongoing challenges of extreme poverty, hunger, and economic hardship, the federal government continues to take steps towards agricultural development as a means of economic recovery. In 2024, data on Nigeria’s food production highlights the urgent need for strategies that promote sustainable agriculture to address these critical issues. One such initiative unfolded in Ekiti […]
Nigeria’s agricultural sector has always been central to the country’s economy, providing employment, food, and sustenance for millions. However, the persistent economic crises, including surging inflation and recent petrol price hikes, have exacerbated the challenges faced by vulnerable populations, particularly in rural areas. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released a report revealing that […]
In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and ensure food security, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) have formalized a partnership. The collaboration, outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to leverage emerging technologies to enhance agricultural productivity and address challenges such as funding, climate […]
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has introduced the framework for the federal government’s comprehensive “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” designed to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria. The program aims to improve nutritional outcomes in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader goal of ensuring food security […]
