NADF Infuses Insurance into Agricultural Loans
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
NADF signs MoU with Leadway Assurance and Verdure Climate to provide insurance packages for agricultural loans, enhancing climate resilience for smallholder farmers across Nigeria.
Anambra State has distributed 220 million palm seedlings to 180,000 households in two years under Governor Soludo's agricultural revolution. Discover how this initiative aims to transform the state's economy.
Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.
Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.
Jigawa State partners with AfricaRice to produce 3.6 million metric tonnes of rice annually by 2030, contributing 40% of Nigeria's rice needs through climate-smart innovations.
Feedlot Nigeria boosts cattle capacity to 5000 herds, enhancing local beef production and reducing import dependency. Discover how this expansion transforms Nigeria's agricultural sector.
Nasarawa State aims to harvest 1.2 million bags of rice from Jangwa and Agwatashi farms, with over 600,000 bags already collected. This initiative supports Nigeria's food security under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration.
Nasarawa State has harvested 600,000 bags of rice from its 3,300-hectare farm, with 1.2 million total expected. Governor Sule says this will boost food security and state economy.
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.
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.
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.
American farmers and businesses report soaring production costs due to Trump's tariffs, contradicting White House affordability claims as Thanksgiving approaches.
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
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.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara assures investors Rivers State is secure and open for oil and gas business. Discover opportunities in Nigeria's hydrocarbon heartland.
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 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 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.
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.
NNPC Limited announces record N5.4 trillion profit after tax for 2024 and reveals ambitious $60 billion investment strategy to boost oil, gas and clean energy capacity by 2030.
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.
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.
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.
The Loveworld Trade & Investment Forum in Lagos united global leaders to champion trust and capital inflows for Africa's growth. Discover how ethical trade is reshaping the continent's economic future.
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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Nigeria International Trade Fair launched in Lagos with calls for industrial growth and policy consistency. Key officials emphasized investment opportunities and economic revival.
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 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.