The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to invest $1 billion in Nigeria’s agribusiness sector through its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) program. This initiative aims to promote agricultural value chains, from food production to processing, value addition, packaging, and market supply. According to AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, “Nigeria should have bold programmes and policy…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken a significant step towards empowering young farmers in the state. Recently, 340 youths graduated from the Livestock and Horticulture Institutes, and each of them received a starter pack to kick-start their agricultural journey. The governor’s initiative is aimed at reducing poverty and promoting food security in the…
The Kogi State Government has taken a significant step towards addressing malnutrition in the state by launching a nutritional support programme. This initiative aims to provide essential support to vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, nursing mothers, children living with HIV/AIDS, orphans, and physically challenged individuals. Mallam Momoh Dauda, General Manager of the Kogi State Community…
Nigeria is set to benefit from a significant agricultural intervention package worth $183 million. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government of Nigeria, aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and rural entrepreneurs in nine northern states. The program will directly benefit approximately 456,000…
Though Nigeria is in the first ten major producers of Cashew nuts in the world, the country needs to put many things in place to ensure that it improves on her production in this regard. That is why the federal government has decided to rededicate itself to support the cashew industry, as the Federal Ministry…
The National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Khalil Bello, has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its unwavering commitment to advancing the livestock sector and fostering overall development in the region. “In line with this objective, we applaud the NEDC for its unwavering commitment to improving the…
The Federal Government has appealed to the media to partner with it in promoting agriculture as a key driver of food security in the country. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, made the appeal at a workshop in Abuja. According to him, this collaboration is crucial in mobilising Nigerians…
The Ogun State police command has commenced investigation into the reported attack on a five-hectare rice farm in the state. The rice plantation, said to be owned by one Julius Okegbenro of Favour CDA, Imala Elega in the state was invaded by a group of unidentified herdsmen. The incident occurred in Ilupeju Ibaro Village, Abeokuta,…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated six agricultural projects aimed at boosting food security and creating employment opportunities for youths and women. The projects, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), are located in Mahintedo and Igedegede communities. Speaking at the inauguration, Aiyedatiwa, represented by his deputy Olayide Adelami, said the projects…
The people of Eziala Nsukwe Autonomous Community, Ubakala, have staged a peaceful protest, crying out for Governor Alex Otti’s intervention to end the menace of a dumpsite that has taken over their farm lands and polluted their environment. The protesters called on the governor to compel the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) to relocate…
