A new study reveals over 99% of Kebbi farmers know solar irrigation, but under 30% use it due to high costs. Farmers are begging for government subsidies to boost food security and year-round farming.
Agriculturist Eyitayo Raji calls for land policy reforms, gender inclusion, and tech adoption to empower smallholder farmers and tackle insecurity, outdated tools, and low profits.
Lagos health authorities seek 200,000-250,000 blood units annually to meet rising demand. Officials urge residents to become regular, voluntary donors to save lives in emergencies.
Lagos State reveals a tragic rise in fire deaths and property damage for 2025. See the official figures, rescue efforts, and challenges faced by firefighters.
Governor Douye Diri mandates increased local rice production, approves N200m monthly grant for Bayelsa farmers, and warns against land for herders. Read more.
The death toll from the Great Nigeria Building fire at Lagos's Balogun Market has reached 10. Recovery operations continue as officials work to reach ground zero. Read the latest updates.
A local councillor and over ten others are dead after a violent clash between farmers and herders in Taraba's Donga LGA. The crisis erupted after cattle destroyed crops. Read the full report.
Lagos State diverts traffic for the 'Eko 170' Gran Fondo cycling event on Sunday, January 11. Plan your routes for safety and support sports tourism.
Lagos State announces traffic plans for the 'Eko 170' Gran Fondo cycling event on Sunday, Jan 11. Key routes affected. Plan your journey.
Over 2,143 Kaduna grain farmers appeal to the Federal Government for subsidised inputs after a devastating N10.16 billion loss in 2025. Read their urgent plea to avert a food security crisis.
Suspected armed herders killed five farmers in Benue's Udeku Maav-Ya community, worsening tensions and threatening food security. Read the full report.
Farmers in Hinna, Gombe, plead for help as hippopotamus attacks claim lives and destroy farmlands worth over N180 million. Urgent government intervention needed.
Nigerian farmers outline critical demands for 2026: land titles, modern tech, processing facilities & good roads to boost food security and slash inflation. Read their full agenda.
The Lagos State Government confirms another body recovered from the GNI building fire site on Lagos Island. Get the latest updates on casualties and the ongoing investigation.
Livestock farmers in Taraba State celebrate as land is handed over for a new veterinary hospital in Jalingo. The L-PRES and World Bank project aims to boost animal health and farming resilience.
A devastating fire has destroyed goods worth millions of Naira at Arena Market in Lagos. Traders are counting losses as emergency services battle the blaze. Read full report.
Nigerian cashew farmers urge the government to drop the proposed export ban, warning it will cripple the non-oil sector and increase poverty. They call for local processing plants instead.
Nigerian poultry farmers are in distress as low purchasing power leads to unsold chickens during the festive season, despite significant price reductions. Discover the economic factors behind this market paradox.
Lagos State announces free entry to all state-managed parks from Dec 25-27, 2025, with extended hours until 8 PM. Enjoy family fun and festive lights!
Lagos State Government announces decisive steps to regulate informal spaces like road setbacks and under-bridge areas. Commissioner Dr. Oluyinka Olumide outlines plan for safety and sustainable urban growth. Read more.
ICEHD convened 52 stakeholders in Lagos to tackle financial barriers for rural women farmers, exploring climate finance pathways and gender-responsive solutions for resilience.
Eden Moringa Group launches EDNI Limited, an agricultural platform to support farmers, improve rural incomes, and expand access to health products in Nigeria. Discover how this initiative tackles economic hardship.
Social critic Scott Iguma urges Lagos government to install CCTV cameras on major roads following repeated sightings of dead bodies. He calls it a public safety necessity.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva calls on the European Union to finalize the long-delayed Mercosur trade pact, aiming to create the world's largest free trade zone. Read the latest updates.
Lagos State's new Tenancy Bill proposes severe penalties, including N1m fines and jail, for landlords who harass tenants or evict without court orders. Read the full details.
Hundreds of farmers and over 150 tractors clogged Brussels streets, protesting the EU-Mercosur trade pact they fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods. Read the full story on the high-stakes summit clash.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, 20 years in the making, faces a crunch vote. While promising a massive free-trade zone, it sparks fierce protests from European farmers fearing cheap imports. Read the full details.
A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal faces a major setback as Italy and France demand more safeguards for farmers, casting doubt on a signing ceremony planned for this weekend in Brazil.
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
The Federal Government, through NADF, has launched an Onion Intervention Programme in Sokoto State to support 600 farmers hit by flooding and climate challenges, aiming to boost food security.