Category : Agriculture


NRCRI Women Lead Innovation and Resilience on IWD 2026

The National Root Crops Research Institute celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with the theme 'Give to Gain,' highlighting women's crucial role in agricultural research and food security. Leaders emphasized investing in women as a strategic move for

EU-Nigeria Launch Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

The Federal Government and European Union, with Czech Republic, Austria, and Latvia, have launched a twinning project to enhance climate-smart agriculture and food systems in Nigeria, addressing climate challenges and improving resilience.

FG Targets Middlemen to Boost Food Affordability

The Federal Government announces reforms to reduce middlemen dominance in livestock value chains, introducing live-weight pricing and digital tagging to stabilize prices and improve farmer incomes.

Water Insecurity Tops African Policy Priorities

Afrobarometer surveys across 38 African countries reveal water access as a top concern, with rural and poor populations facing severe inequalities in safe drinking water and sanitation services.

Nigeria's Food Price Relief: A Temporary Respite

Nigeria's food inflation has dropped to single digits, offering hope after years of crisis. However, experts warn this relief may be fleeting without addressing underlying issues like insecurity and scale in farming.

Mining Reform: Nigeria's Next Peacebuilding Frontier

New research reveals that banning mining in conflict zones may worsen insecurity. Instead, professionalizing artisanal mining and harmonizing governance could turn the sector into a tool for peace and economic stability in Nigeria.

Makinde Flags Off N1.5bn YEAP-SAfER, N10,000 Transport Support

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has initiated the disbursement of N1.5 billion to 1,000 young agripreneurs under the YEAP-SAfER program, while also approving a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants to alleviate economic pressures.

FG Woos UK Investors for Nigeria's Agriculture

The Federal Government calls on UK investors to collaborate in building resilient food systems and climate-smart farming to unlock Nigeria's agricultural potential, as highlighted at the Nigeria-UK Investment Forum in London.

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