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 […]
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 […]
Over 21 cooperative societies of farmers and artisans in Osun State have received a financial boost of over ₦120 million, courtesy of the Agboluaje Kajola Foundation. The foundation, supported by a group of philanthropists, also commissioned solar-powered streetlights worth ₦100 million at Igbona Market in Osogbo, Ilare Ijesa, and Ilesa towns. Additionally, newly built lockup […]
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) […]
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 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has awarded N10 million to six young agripreneurs under its Farmers for the Future (F4F) Cohort 5.0 programme. This initiative aims to empower young Nigerians with tools and resources to transform the agricultural sector. The grand prize of N3 million in equity-free capital was won by Tolu Ajibola, […]
Nigeria’s wheat production is set for a significant boost in the 2024/2025 planting season, following the introduction of a heat-tolerant, super-early durum wheat variety. The initiative, spearheaded by Olam Agri and the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), aims to optimize cultivation during the harmattan season and reduce the country’s reliance on wheat imports. The new […]
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 […]
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 […]
