Category : Agriculture


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.

Sokoto's African Locust Trees Face Dual Threat

Military counter-insurgency operations and severe flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. Learn how this crisis impacts local communities.

Katsina Presents 30 Climate Projects at COP30

Katsina State emerges as Africa's sustainable development model at COP30, presenting 30 bankable climate projects and calling for international partnerships to drive subnational climate action.

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.

Why Nigeria's Fish Farmers Are Facing Huge Losses

Nigeria's aquaculture sector holds immense potential for economic growth, but experts warn that a lack of critical knowledge in fish farm management is leading to colossal losses for new entrants.

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.

Fisheries School to Drive Blue Economy Growth - Oyetola

Minister Adegboyega Oyetola announces Iragbiji School of Fisheries as key to Nigeria's Blue Economy framework. The project will empower youth with aquaculture skills and support President Tinubu's development agenda.

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.

Why Nigerian fish farmers face massive losses

Nigeria's aquaculture sector faces critical knowledge gaps despite growth potential. Experts reveal how proper training in water quality, feeding patterns can transform fish farming.

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