The Federal Government has commenced efforts to digitise Nigeria’s cooperative sector as part of plans to improve access to finance, strengthen regulation and position cooperatives to play a bigger role in national economic development. The initiative is being implemented under the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme 2030 and
The National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) says Nigeria has the potential to rise into the world’s top three mango-producing countries if the government implements targeted reforms, supports farmers and promotes modern production methods. NAMPPMAN President, Garba Kangiwa, disclosed this in an interview on Monday
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s livestock sector as a major driver of food and nutrition security, economic growth and sustainable development. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, made this known in his welcome address at the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture,
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector into a modern, technology-driven and commercially competitive industry capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs and strengthening national food security. The President made this known at the opening ceremony of the 9th All Africa
Mango is one of the world’s most popular tropical fruits, prized for its sweet flavour, vibrant colour and versatility. Beyond being a refreshing fruit, mango plays an important role in nutrition, agriculture and food processing. Here are some interesting facts about mango: 1. Mango originated in South Asia Mango is
By Ify Mgbemena There is something about suya that makes it almost impossible to walk past a suya stand without looking twice. The smoky aroma, the spicy pepper coating, the golden-brown edges of the meat and that unmistakable taste of suya spice, it is the kind of food that can
Delta State has attracted fresh interest from international investors following inspection tours of major business and industrial facilities across the state during the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit. Representatives from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States visited several investment locations to assess opportunities in agriculture, energy and manufacturing. Their
Poultry farmers in Lagos State have renewed calls for the state government to speed up the completion of an egg processing factory, saying the facility is crucial to reducing the huge financial losses caused by surplus eggs that remain unsold. The appeal was made during the annual conference of the
Smallholder farmers in Jigawa State have received a major boost for the 2026 wet season farming with access to farm inputs and single-digit loans under a partnership between the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) and WACOT Limited. The intervention, implemented under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Farmer Support and Value
The Federal Government has called for greater innovation and climate-smart practices across Nigeria’s mango value chain, saying the industry holds significant potential to strengthen food security, create jobs and increase export earnings. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made the call in Abuja during the election and inauguration
