FG Moves to Wipe Out Deadly Sheep, Goat Disease by 2030
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has renewed its plan to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, by 2030. The government said it will rely on stronger disease surveillance, wider vaccination campaigns and cross-border cooperation to achieve the target. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock […]
SEDC, Enugu Launch Agro Jobs Initiative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have launched a regional agriculture initiative aimed at creating jobs, attracting private investment and strengthening food security across the South East. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marks the commencement of the South East Agro […]
Experts Raise Concerns Over Nigeria’s GMO Approval Procedures
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s biosafety regulatory system is facing renewed scrutiny following concerns over the registration of four genetically modified cotton varieties in March 2026 without approval from the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). Environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, raised the issue on Monday at a National Biosafety and Agroecology Conference in Abuja, saying the development […]
FG-Backed Niger Rice Processors Win ARSO Quality Awards
By: Julian Osamoto Rice processing groups in Niger State have received the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) Quality Mark Awards, reinforcing the Federal Government’s push to improve food safety standards and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness in regional agricultural markets. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) presented the awards to processor groups from Borgu, Mokwa, Edati and […]
One Acre Fund Delivers 9,000 Tonnes of Inputs to 88,000 Farmers
By: Julian Osamoto In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s persistent food insecurity, One Acre Fund Nigeria has commenced the distribution of 9,000 tonnes of agricultural inputs to 88,000 smallholder farmers across key farming states. The intervention, announced in a statement issued in Abuja by the Communications Lead One Acre Fund Nigeria, Kazi Nanyah, will address […]
BoA, Reps Partner to Boost Food Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has proposed a strategic partnership with members of the House of Representatives to drive mechanised farming in Nigeria across all 360 federal constituencies. The Managing Director of the bank, Ayo Sotinriade, presented the initiative during plenary at the National Assembly in Abuja, outlining a plan designed to […]
FG Reviews ACReSAL Project to Tackle Flooding
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has renewed its drive to strengthen climate resilience nationwide, reaffirming commitment to the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, stated this at the ACReSAL Mid-Term Review Steering Technical Committee meeting in Kaduna. He said the project remains central to Nigeria’s […]
Youth Key to Reviving Nigeria’s Agriculture, Achieving Food Security – Kyari
By Julian Osamoto Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has identified youth participation as a critical driver in revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector and achieving sustainable food security. The Minister, Abubakar Kyari, said empowering young people through access to finance, technology and innovation will accelerate agricultural development and strengthen agribusiness across the country. He made […]
Nigeria targets tripling yam yields to tackle food shortfall
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has unveiled a strategic plan to increase Nigeria’s yam production from 10 metric tonnes to 30 metric tonnes per hectare, as part of efforts to address a national supply deficit of more than 50 million metric tonnes. The announcement was made at the National Yam Advocacy Summit organised by […]
NSDC, Lee Group Launch Multi-Million Dollar Sugar Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has partnered with Lee Group, owners of GNAL Sugar, to launch a multi-million-dollar sugar project in Niger State. The project is part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, grow local production and create jobs across the agricultural value chain. NSDC Executive Secretary, Kamar […]