The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with France in efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock industry, following a courtesy visit by a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) to the Ministry of Livestock Development’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Receiving the AFD delegation, led by its
The Malabo Montpellier Panel has urged governments across Africa to prioritise the transformation of agrifood systems as a strategy for generating employment opportunities for the continent’s rapidly growing youth population. According to the panel, strengthening food systems across Africa will not only create jobs but also contribute significantly to food
Nigeria’s agricultural sector in 2026 is being shaped by climate change, new technologies, changing consumer demands and evolving government policies. While opportunities for agribusiness continue to grow, farmers must adapt to a rapidly changing production environment to remain profitable. Here are some important facts every Nigerian farmer should know this
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations has begun the distribution of agricultural inputs to about 210,000 people affected by insurgency across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states as part of efforts to improve food production and strengthen livelihoods. The exercise, officially launched in Maiduguri on Tuesday, is expected
As part of efforts to increase food production in Plateau State, the government has acquired about 500 truckloads of fertiliser and reduced the selling price of a 50 kilogram bag to ₦20,000 through a subsidy for farmers across the state’s 17 local government areas. According to a statement issued in
Concerns have been raised over the movement of unhealthy livestock into Abia markets following reports that the state lacks enough veterinary facilities and personnel to properly inspect animals before they are sold for consumption. The warning came from the leader of the Tsetse Fly Surveillance and Control Project, Gilbert Okoro,
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has renewed her call for Nigerians to embrace home gardening as she recorded another harvest from the vegetable garden at the Presidential Villa, describing the practice as a practical way to improve food security, promote healthy living and support environmental sustainability. The garden, established about
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in partnership with the Borno State Government, has begun training 100 livestock farmers in business development, modern production techniques and financial management as part of efforts to build stronger and more resilient livestock enterprises across the state. The beneficiaries, selected from Borno’s
The Economic Community of West African States, alongside Nigeria, Morocco and Ghana, is intensifying efforts to modernise livestock management through stronger animal identification and traceability systems aimed at improving disease surveillance, strengthening veterinary services and expanding access to regional and international markets. The drive is being advanced through the regional
