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.
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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.
PDP Crisis May Force Two Governors Out of Party
The Peoples Democratic Party faces explosive showdown as rival factions plan conflicting meetings. Two governors risk expulsion amid deepening internal crisis. Read latest developments.
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.
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Town-Gown Partnership
President Bola Tinubu advocates for enhanced university-industry collaboration to drive national development. 2,747 FUTA graduates celebrated, 72 UNIMED doctors inducted.
Nigeria Aims for N160bn Wheat Production in 2025
The Federal Government targets N160 billion from wheat farming in the 2025/2026 dry season to boost food sovereignty. Learn how 80,000 farmers will benefit.
34.7 Million Nigerians Projected Food Insecure by 2026
A new report reveals 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states will face food insecurity between June and August 2026. Farmers incur massive losses despite government interventions, threatening future food production.
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Critical to Nigeria's Economic Growth
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset crucial for Nigeria's economic transformation. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology.
Central Asia's Energy Crisis Deepens Amid Water Shortage
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan face a severe energy crisis as water levels at key hydropower reservoirs plummet. Discover the causes and government responses to this critical situation.
Nigeria Baking Crisis: 80,000 Bakeries Shut Down
Nigeria's baking industry faces collapse as over 80,000 bakeries closed since 2020 due to high production costs, energy crisis, and insecurity. Learn how this affects jobs and bread prices.
Bayer narrows loss, upbeat on weedkiller legal woes
German giant Bayer reports a narrower Q3 loss of €963 million and expresses confidence in containing Roundup litigation risks by end of 2026. Discover the details.
Nigerian Biotech Agencies Strengthen Safety Collaboration
Nigeria's biotechnology regulators strengthen collaboration to ensure safe genetic modification practices, promoting agricultural innovation and food security across the nation.
Igbo Unity Day Announced After 26-Year Crisis Resolution
After 26 years of division, Ohanaeze Ndigbo launches Igbo Unity Day to heal long-standing crisis in Akwa Ibom state, marking a new chapter for Igbo cultural unity and development.
Nigeria's Youth: Key to Food Sovereignty - IFAD
IFAD calls for urgent investment in Nigeria's young population to transform agriculture, ensure food security, and unlock massive economic potential through innovative farming solutions.
Nigeria-China Launch ₦450M Poultry Project in Kaduna
Kaduna State welcomes groundbreaking ₦450 million Nigeria-China agricultural initiative set to revolutionize poultry farming and create thousands of jobs across the region.
FG Launches N250BN Food Security Fund
The Nigerian government unveils massive intervention fund to boost agricultural production and stabilize food markets across the nation.
Ellah Lakes Secures ₦2.36BN for Agricultural Expansion
Nigerian agribusiness giant Ellah Lakes Plc announces strategic capital raise of ₦2.36 billion to expand operations and drive agricultural transformation across Nigeria. Learn how this funding will impact food security and economic growth.
Professor Urges Govt Support for Local Fish Production in Nigeria
A leading academic expert calls for urgent government intervention to revolutionize Nigeria's aquaculture sector, reduce massive fish import dependency, and create sustainable livelihoods.
Kaduna-China $450M Poultry Project Creates 5000 Jobs
Kaduna State and Chinese investors launch groundbreaking $450 million poultry project, creating 5,000 jobs and revolutionizing Nigeria's agricultural sector with state-of-the-art facilities.
Ebonyi PDP Crisis Deepens Over Leader Suspensions
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State faces deepening turmoil as multiple leaders face suspension, threatening the party's unity ahead of crucial elections.
Kaduna's Agricultural Revolution Under Uba Sani
Exclusive insight into Kaduna State's agricultural transformation under Governor Uba Sani, featuring massive fertilizer distribution, innovative farming programs, and unprecedented support for local farmers.
Nigeria's Youth: Key to Food Sovereignty & Agricultural Revolution
IFAD reveals how Nigeria can achieve food sovereignty by empowering its youth population through agriculture. Discover the strategies and opportunities that could transform the nation's food security landscape.
German Steel Industry Faces Major Crisis and Job Cuts
Germany's once-powerful steel industry confronts an uncertain future as high energy costs and global competition threaten thousands of jobs and factory operations across the nation.
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