Yola, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has unveiled new agricultural programmes aimed at expanding food production, creating jobs, and strengthening Adamawa State’s agribusiness sector.The initiatives include a soybean cultivation project in Demsa Local Government Area, undertaken in partnership with Aluvia Agriculture under the Agribusiness Support Programme (ADAS). The pilot scheme covers
Abuja, Nigeria | September 16, 2026Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced a series of fresh incentives aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, targeting the reduction of poverty and creation of jobs in rural communities. The announcement was made today during the FAO National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja.The reforms are designed to lift
Abeokuta, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) on Wednesday graduated 37 participants of its 2024/2025 Graduate Youth Empowerment Programme (GYEP), awarding each a ₦500,000 startup grant to support entry into agribusiness. Speaking at the ceremony held at the agency’s headquarters in Abeokuta, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer,
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) has intensified its efforts to improve food security and agricultural output across Nigeria through a series of targeted workshops aimed at enhancing the production capacity of farmers. The training programmes, which have been rolled out in various parts of the country, are designed to equip local farmers with modern
The Federal Government has unveiled a sweeping initiative to ramp up local food production by extending critical credits and incentives to farmers nationwide. Agriculture Minister Abubakar Kyari outlined that these measures are already helping to push food inflation downward, restoring hope to households beleaguered by soaring prices.During a briefing in Abuja, Kyari spotlighted the multifaceted
Abuja — The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has pledged its commitment to work closely with the Amana Farmers and Grains Supplies Association of Nigeria (AFGSAN) in advancing food sovereignty, economic diversification, and boosting farmers’ incomes across the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by AFGSAN’s delegation led by its Chairman, Alhaji
Addis Ababa, August 28, 2025 — Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has entered into a landmark $2.5 billion agreement with the Ethiopian government to establish one of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, a project expected to reshape agricultural production and accelerate industrial growth on the continent. The deal, signed in Addis Ababa, will see Dangote
August 25, 2025 — East-West Seed, a global player in tropical vegetable seed innovation, has unveiled a strategic move to harness agricultural technology in tapping into Africa’s booming vegetable market, currently estimated at $8.8 billion. The company said the initiative is tailored to address rising climate challenges affecting food security across West Africa and the
Lagos, Nigeria — August 20, 2025 Story:Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, on Tuesday decried the country’s rising food import bill, warning that excessive reliance on foreign foodstuffs is undermining economic stability. Speaking at the FirstBank Agric and Export Expo 2025, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the minister
Abuja, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | Rice farmers across Nigeria have raised concerns over the soaring price of the staple food, blaming cartels and middlemen for manipulating the market to the detriment of both producers and consumers. The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) disclosed that despite steady production levels, market prices continue to
