A new study reveals high awareness but low adoption of solar-powered irrigation among smallholder farmers in Kebbi. They are calling for government subsidies to boost food security and climate adaptation.
Agrolinking unveils AgTrail, a digital traceability platform to help Nigerian farmers and exporters meet strict EU deforestation regulations, safeguarding vital export earnings.
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.
Pastor Jerry Eze announces a $300,000 empowerment grant for 100 young Nigerian entrepreneurs in 2026. Each beneficiary to receive $3,000 for business growth in key sectors. Learn more.
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for land policy reforms, gender inclusion, and tech adoption to empower smallholder farmers and tackle insecurity, outdated tools, and low profits.
Ezinne Nwokafor urges Nigerian entrepreneurs to target grant funding in 2026, highlighting billions in untapped capital for climate, tech, and women-led ventures. Don't miss out!
Governor Douye Diri mandates increased local rice production, approves N200m monthly grant for Bayelsa farmers, and warns against land for herders. Read more.
Cross River Commissioner Oden Ewa rallies youths for APC, announces a N600 million grant during a central district tour. He urges support for progressive leadership.
Governor Babagana Zulum has empowered 400 vulnerable women and girls in Borno with N40 million grants and scholarships for skills acquisition and education. Read how this initiative is transforming lives.
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.
The Federal Government launches the InnovateNaija Challenge with a ₦140 million prize pool. Young innovators can win grants up to ₦100m. Apply now to solve Nigeria's economic challenges.
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.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, offering $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital, training, and mentorship to African founders. Apply by March 1, 2026.
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 Federal Government has reopened the YEIDEP Batch B portal, offering non-repayable grants up to ₦500,000 for young Nigerian entrepreneurs. Learn eligibility, steps, and tips to apply successfully.
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.
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.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu disbursed N50 million to women entrepreneurs in Ogun State. Each of the 1,000 beneficiaries received N50,000 as a non-repayable grant. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
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.
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.
Shell-funded All On awards a $532,828 grant to Darway Coast Ltd to build a solar hybrid minigrid in Akeddei, Bayelsa. The project aims to connect over 1,000 customers by Q1 2026, boosting clean energy access in the Niger Delta.
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.