CSOs Question FG's $2.5bn JBS Farming Deal
Civil society organizations raise concerns about Nigeria's $2.5 billion industrial farming agreement with Brazilian company JBS, demanding transparency and protection for local farmers.
Category : Search result: agricultural innovation
Nasarawa targets 1.2 million bags of rice
Nasarawa State achieves 50% harvest target with 600,000 rice bags collected in two weeks. Governor Sule announces NASACCO Gold brand launch and expansion plans for food security.
Lumumba Demands Respect, Funding for African Universities
Prof. Patrick Lumumba insists Africa's development hinges on respecting and properly funding its universities. He calls for a decolonised education to solve local challenges.
US Farmers Struggle with Tariff-Driven Cost Increases
American farmers and businesses report soaring production costs due to Trump's tariffs, contradicting White House affordability claims as Thanksgiving approaches.
Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
$3.5m Poultry Farm to Create 2,000 Jobs in Katsina
TORQ Agro invests $3.5 million in Katsina's largest poultry farm, creating 2,000 jobs and boosting agricultural economy. Groundbreaking ceremony set for November 27.
Dangote Revitalises Nigeria's Agricultural Sector
Dangote Group partners to boost Nigeria's agriculture, sponsoring the National Agricultural Show and investing in massive rice mills to create jobs and ensure food security. Discover how.
Smartisan Unveils Game-Changing Spray Tech in Kano
Smartisan Investment Nigeria Limited introduces innovative agricultural spraying drums in Kura, Kano. This technology increases yields by 15-20%, cuts chemical use by 40%, and tackles labour shortages for Nigerian farmers.
Valency Agro Secures N13bn for Agro-Export Expansion
Valency Agro Nigeria Limited has secured N13 billion in a new commercial paper issuance. The funds will expand processing for cashew, soybean, cocoa, and sesame, boosting Nigeria's agricultural exports.
US Ends 15% Tariff on Ghana's Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and agricultural exports, set to generate $60 million additional annual revenue for Ghana's economy. Read full details.
N1.5bn Credit Facility for Women Cassava Farmers
NADF and MasterCard Foundation launch N1.5 billion credit facility empowering 12,000 women cassava farmers in Oyo State. Initiative targets 45,000 women by program completion.
US Removes 15% Tariff on Ghana Cocoa Exports
United States removes 15% tariff on Ghana's cocoa and farm exports, set to generate $60 million additional revenue annually. Major diplomatic win for Ghana-US relations.
CCAC Urges FG to Explain College Provost Appointment
Citizens Coalition Against Corruption calls for transparency in Dr. Muhammad Yusha'u Gwaram's appointment as Provost of Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma. Read the full story.
Nigeria Launches Digital Farmers' Registry Platform
Federal Government partners with IFAD and Heifer International to launch digital farmers' registry using NIN. New platform aims to transform agriculture and reduce resource leakages.
UNILAG Hosts Agroween 2025 to Promote Student Agriculture
University of Lagos partners with IRF for Agroween 2025 festival and ARA Awards on November 25. Event aims to address food insecurity through innovation and agricultural literacy among students.
Sokoto's Agricultural Revolution: Desert to Export Hub
Governor Ahmed Aliyu is transforming Sokoto State into a major agro-export hub through irrigation, value addition, and strategic trade links. Discover how this SMART Agenda is creating jobs and boosting the economy.
Rice Prices Drop 40% in Nigerian Markets
Nigerian consumers rejoice as rice prices plummet from N95,000 to N55,000 per bag due to increased local production and imports. Traders face losses while experts warn the relief may be temporary.
NALDA Monitors 20,000 Plantations for Carbon Markets
NALDA unveils carbon roadmap at COP 30, placing 20,000 hectares under MRV system to tap into voluntary carbon markets while boosting food security and rural incomes.
FUNAAB Matriculates 6,356, Warns Against Misconduct
FUNAAB welcomes its largest student intake in 38 years, matriculating 6,356 students. The VC reiterates zero tolerance for misconduct as NUC approves new management programmes.
Imo Community Demands Road Rehabilitation
Residents of Amaimo Umukabia in Ehime Mbano protest deplorable roads, pleading with government for immediate intervention to save their community from isolation and economic ruin.
NADF, BOA offer agricultural loans to women, youth
NADF partners with BOA and IDH to provide affordable agricultural loans targeting women and youth in Nigeria's cassava value chain. Learn how this initiative boosts food security and creates jobs.
Ogun Assembly Moves to Revive Apoje Farms
Ogun State House of Assembly has approved a motion for the immediate revitalisation of Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo to boost agriculture and food security. The Assembly also addressed waste discharge from the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone.
House Probes ₦1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Fund Diversion
Nigerian House of Representatives investigates alleged diversion of ₦1.12tn agricultural funds. Lawmakers demand accountability for food security programs. Read the full investigation details.
FG Plans Cassava Industrialization for Higher Value
Nigeria, world's largest cassava producer, plans policy to transform raw cassava exports into high-value industrial products like starch, ethanol and animal feed.
Lagos launches N500bn food plan to boost production
Lagos State government unveils comprehensive agricultural transformation program targeting food security, price reduction, and post-harvest loss minimization through strategic initiatives.
Nigeria Targets Global Cassava Leadership with 62M Tonnes
Nigeria positions for global cassava leadership with 62M tonnes output. Federal Government mobilizes 80,000 farmers for N160B wheat production to boost food sovereignty.
Ganduje's Son Empowers 3,000 Youths, Receives 500 NNPP Defectors
Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, son of former APC chairman Ganduje, empowers 3,000 APC supporters with agricultural tools and receives 500 NNPP defectors in Kano state.
Nigeria targets N160bn wheat production for 2025/2026
Federal Government aims for N160 billion wheat output in 2025/2026 dry season to boost food sovereignty. 80,000 farmers registered across 16 states.
Obasanjo: Sustain Agriculture Investment Like Sasakawa
Former President Obasanjo calls for sustained agricultural investment during SAA President Suzuki's visit. Learn how this partnership boosts Nigeria's food security and farmer livelihoods.
Lagos Vital to Nigeria's Economic Transformation
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset critical to Nigeria's economic growth. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology and youth empowerment.
Page 2 of 4