By the time Vice President kashim Shettima arrives Katsina state tomorrow, Monday October 20,2025 one cheering news report he would be welcome with is the decision of Governor Dikko Radda administration to set up a specialised Radio station. The radio station, which will be dedicated to agriculture, will be known as FARMERS’ RADIO. The Commissioner…
The Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has joined the global community in commemorating the 2025 World Food Day with the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Food and Better Future.” The event, held at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, was a celebration of food security, agricultural innovation, and the resilience of farmers. Represented by…
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, has called for a data-driven transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, urging stakeholders to embrace innovation, technology, and evidence-based policymaking as key tools for achieving food security. Ibrahim made the call on Thursday at the 25th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS), a progressive national initiative designed to improve crop yields, reduce fertiliser waste through tailored recommendations for soil health and achieve food sovereignty. Speaking during the launching of the programme at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, recently, the President, represented…
There are indications that Nigeria is walking the talk about efforts to make significant improvement in food production. This is evident in the deliberate steps being taken to change some of the components of the policy on agriculture. As part of this steps, on Monday October 20, 2025 there will the national validation of the…
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to making agriculture the foundation of Nigeria’s economy, pledging continued support for farmers and sustainable food production. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, made the declaration in Abuja. He noted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, agriculture has been prioritised through bold…
An appeal has gone to the federal government to sustain the importation of raw materials for fertiliser until local production capacity can fully meet national demand. This appeal was made by The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN). Speaking at a joint press conference in…
The Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation Ltd, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to empowering rural farmers and strengthening Nigeria’s food security through practical agricultural training and support. Arukwe said this at the official flag-off of the Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme for the North-East Zone in Potiskum, Yobe State. She said the…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security plans to revitalize the Silos Concession Programme to reduce post harvest losses and achieve food sovereignty. This initiative aims to ensure a resilient, efficient, and effective storage system that improves the food storage ecosystem. Senator Abubakar Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, who made this…
The NNPC Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has launched a farmers’ training programme in Abuja aimed at curbing food insecurity and reducing dependence on food imports. The scheme, which targets 6,000 vulnerable farmers nationwide, officially kicked off in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday. According…
