The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Morocco-based partners to deploy a satellite- and artificial intelligence-powered agricultural monitoring platform aimed […]
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Yobe Approves N73.3bn for Agriculture Empowerment, Roads, Markets
The Yobe State Government has approved N73.3 billion for agriculture empowerment, road infrastructure, markets, women empowerment and other key development projects across the state. […]
Shettima Launches Niger Delta Agric Investment Fund to Boost Food Security, Jobs and Economic Growth
Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Fund and inaugurated a Coordinating Council for Agricultural Development and Investment, […]
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon Sign Abuja Declaration to End Raw Cocoa Exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming a regional alliance to end the export of raw cocoa beans and […]
Seed Conservation Bank: Preserving Nigeria’s Agricultural Heritage Through Living Seed Conservation
Nigeria must take urgent steps to preserve its indigenous seeds or risk losing a vital part of its agricultural heritage, food security and resilience […]
Okpebholo Signs Bill to Boost Agricultural Education, Align Edo With Global Best Practices
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has signed into law a bill renaming and restructuring the state’s agricultural institution to align with international best […]
Climate-Smart Agronomy Programme Launches Five Strategic Seed Banks to Boost Food Security
The Climate-Smart Agronomy Programme (CSAP) has announced the launch of a landmark initiative to establish five strategic seed banks across five geopolitical zones in Nigeria […]
FG, NDDC Move to Unlock Niger Delta’s Agric Potential with $500m Investment Fund
The Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will on July 15 unveil a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, a […]
BOA Launches Nationwide Distribution of Fertiliser, Improved Seeds to 500,000 Farmers
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has commenced the nationwide distribution of fertiliser, improved maize seeds and crop protection products to about 500,000 […]
FG Admits It Cannot Fund Agriculture Alone, Seeks Private Capital to Drive Food Security
The Federal Government has acknowledged that it lacks the financial capacity to single-handedly transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stressing that stronger private sector participation is […]