The Lagos State Government will on July 23 launch a N500bn Produce-for-Lagos Offtaker Guarantee Fund and Programme, aimed at boosting food security, reducing imports, and enhancing agricultural productivity across Nigeria. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the announcement on Monday. The initiative is expected to reduce post-harvest losses in participating states…
The Abia State Government has released N3.5 bn as counterpart funding for the implementation of road infrastructure and agro-logistics hubs across 10 local government areas of the state under the World Bank-Supported Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAMP). The State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a media briefing at Government…
The government of Ahmed Ododo has won a bulls eye for Kogi state in the area of foreign investment. A delegation led by the governor recently secured a landmark partnership with Hunan Province, in China. The partnership is to enhance development across key sectors in the state, including agriculture, mining, and industrialisation. This was made…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi has said that a revamped cooperative sector would ensure empowerment and prosperity for Nigerians, thereby making Cooperators part of the One Trillion US Dollar Economy within the decade. The Minister revealed this during the flag-off ceremony of the National Training/Workshop for Trustees, Management…
Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 200 individuals in Anambra through her Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme. The initiative targets people across various age groups passionate about agro-businesses.The beneficiaries underwent a two-day hands-on training in areas like feed processing, drip irrigation installation, vegetable farming, and piggery. They received basic start-up tools and…
The National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday said the Gross Domestic Product in real terms grew by 3.84 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a year-on-year basis, which is 0.38 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in Q4 2023 (3.46 per cent). Similarly, it was higher by 0.38 per cent…
In a bid to revitalise Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has kicked off the 2025 Boot Camp for Youths on Plant Variety Protection. This innovative program is designed to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive meaningful change in the agricultural sector. The program, which began in…
The Kano State Government has allocated N16.6 billion to the agricultural sector in this year’s budget. According to the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Musa Shanono, this investment aims to achieve food security and increase citizens’ income levels. The budget breakdown reveals a significant focus on agricultural development. Shanono explained that “these investments…
Nigeria’s non-oil exports have seen a significant boost, with a 20.79% increase in value, reaching $5.456 billion in 2024. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The growth is attributed to the resilience and diversification of Nigeria’s export sector, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and solid minerals. “The significant growth reflects the resilience…
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…
