The Kano State Government and the Federal Government are expanding irrigation infrastructure as part of efforts to increase food production and strengthen farmers’ livelihoods across the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf stated this while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the Kafinchiri Dam, a Federal Government-backed project being implemented in collaboration with the state government. Yusuf…
The Federal Government says it is using agrotourism to diversify rural economies, create jobs, attract investment and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said this on Thursday at the International Agrotourism Investment Stakeholders’ Forum in Abuja, where the Nigerian International Agrotourism Village project in Karshi South, FCT, was…
Nigeria’s business activity recorded its strongest performance in five months in July 2026, driven by robust expansion in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, as the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Current Business Performance Index (CBPI) rose to 108.6 points, its highest level since February. The latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) released by the NESG…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has urged African countries to develop agricultural technologies suited to their own needs instead of relying primarily on innovations developed elsewhere. Kyari made the call on Monday, while opening the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week (9AASW) and the 10th General Assembly of the Forum for…
The Federal Government has called for stronger science-driven partnerships and increased investment in agricultural research to accelerate food security and agricultural transformation across Africa. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, made the call on Tuesday, at the Science and Partnership for Agriculture Conference (SPAC) 2026 in Abuja. The…
Nigeria’s agricultural sector drew $167.25m in capital inflows in 2025, reflecting cautious but increasing investor interest in the key sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Capital inflows into the agricultural sector fluctuated over the year, underscoring both opportunities and structural constraints. The sector attracted $24.15m in Q1, surged to $67.2m in Q2,…
It was celebration time at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAB as the university held its 33rd convocation with exciting milestones. First, it churned out 104 first class graduates from different faculties and programmes, with Osiama Chinyere of the department of Food and Nutrition as the overall graduating students who finished her academic race…
Nigeria’s economy sustained its recovery momentum in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.98 per cent, according to the latest policy brief by the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). Although slightly below the 4.3 per cent posted in the second quarter, the think tank…
The Federal government is taking a bold step towards making support for farmers easier and effective. Very soon the authorities will have a data base for farmers in the country, which will ease information about the farmers and their strength. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari made this known in Abuja….
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…
