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 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 […]
The Lagos State government has trained over 300 women, youths, and extension officers on the production and processing of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. The training, organized by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) in collaboration with the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), was held at the LSADA training hall in Oko-Oba, Agege. Abisola […]
The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in reducing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of NATPAN’s Kaduna State chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday in Lagos, emphasizing the critical need for government support to address challenges faced by smallholder […]
The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) has attributed the sharp rise in onion prices to flooding, climate change, and poor seed quality. According to the Association’s national president, Aliyu Isah, these challenges have significantly reduced production, causing scarcity and price hikes. From the fourth quarter of 2024, onion prices skyrocketed, with […]
The Nigerian government’s proposed 2025 budget allocates ₦826.5 billion to agriculture, marking a pivotal step toward revitalizing the sector, ensuring food security, and creating mass employment, experts say. This allocation reflects a significant increase from ₦362.94 billion in 2024 and ₦228.4 billion in 2023, with capital investments up by 130% year-on-year. Presenting the “Budget of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has announced a $600 million expansion of the cand Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The initiative, which aims to improve rural road infrastructure, includes $500 million in funding from the World Bank and $100 million in counterpart contributions from federal and state governments. Abdullahi […]
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) […]
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 […]
