The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on an ambitious plan to capture the data of 2 million farmers across the country within the next 3 months. This effort is led by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)…
The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has launched an initiative to distribute 250,000 smartphones with e-healthcare features to female farmers across Nigeria. This move aims to improve their productivity, well-being, and access to vital health services. According to Omolara Svensson, National Coordinator of NWAPDI, “The smartphones will enhance digital inclusion, providing…
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, announced on Tuesday the review of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security. The review, a joint collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and…
In a major breakthrough, the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization has registered over 60,000 verifiable farmers within 18 months. This milestone is part of the state’s ongoing effort to identify genuine farmers and provide them with necessary support. The registration program was initiated by Governor Peter Mbah, who aims to make agriculture a…
In an effort to combat poverty and promote economic independence, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has initiated the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme. The programme, part of the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project, aims to support livestock entrepreneurship among vulnerable groups. Under this initiative, 7,158 goats were distributed to 2,386 women across the state’s…
The Zamfara state government has pledged to provide land and infrastructure for the ranching initiatives of the federal government. Recall that the Federal Government established the Ministry of Livestock Development in July 2024 to modernise the livestock sector, attract investment, enhance food security, and create a conducive environment for development. Governor Dauda Lawal made this…
The Borno state government in collaboration with the Federal Government has commissioned Ngarannam Livestock Improvement and Range Settlement community, popularly known as Rural Grazing Area (RUGA). The objective is to address the problem of farmer-harder clashes and boost the economy of the state, In his welcome address, the Deputy Governor of Borno and the overseeing…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority has unveiled its groundbreaking Automated E-Platform for the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) scheme, a development hailed as a significant step towards the digitalization and modernization of Nigeria’s economic zones. The platform is expected to revolutionize how the FTZ scheme operates, ensuring transparency, streamlining processes, and attracting more investments into…
The Kogi state government has announced the creation of a Ministry of Livestock Development in the state. The establishment of the ministry, according to a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, in Lokoja, was aimed at improving livestock management in the state in alignment with the Renewed Hope…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an outbreak of Anthrax in Zamfara State. Anthrax, a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, originates from spores naturally found in the soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong, the…
