The Federal Government has unveiled a livestock-centred peace strategy aimed at restoring stability and unlocking economic growth in Benue State, positioning the sector as a catalyst for security, job creation, and rural transformation. The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Benue
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Spain have reinforced their bilateral partnership on food security, nutrition, and sustainable livestock development, mobilising key regional and international actors to confront growing climate and food system challenges. The renewed commitment emerged at a High-Level Meeting convened in Abuja by the Director of the Spanish
The Federal Government has again approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The approval, announced in a State House press release on Wednesday, reflected the President Bola Tinubu administration’s continued push to boost
The Federal Government is set to submit a strong 7th National Report that reflects the country’s achievements and renewed ambition for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, disclosed this on Monday at the validation workshop of the draft 7th National Report and the Access
Tomato Farmers in Plateau state have lamented the lack of storage and processing facilities for the produce. Some of the farmers who spoke on Monday in Jos described the situation as the biggest challenge to tomato cultivation in the state. Musa Abdullahi, who cultivates between three and five hectares each
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPADEC) has distributed 50 hand-operated power tillers to small-scale farmers in Kogi State. The presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday at the commission’s state office in Lokoja. The Managing Director of N-HYPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa, who was represented at the event by the
Nigeria’s food security framework received a strategic boost as the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development and the Nigerian Air Force move to institutionalise collaboration aimed at strengthening livestock production and safeguarding national security. This formed the thrust of discussions on Monday, when a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed irrigation equipment and essential farming tools to growers in Damasak, the headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area, as part of ongoing measures to strengthen agricultural production in resettled communities. The intervention delivered one thousand solar powered water pumps and two
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa has revealed that Nigeria recorded between ₦3.5 trillion and ₦5 trillion in post-harvest losses in 2025, attributing the staggering figure to inadequate cold storage systems and weak logistics infrastructure. The President of OTACCWA, Alexander Isong, disclosed this in an
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has intensified efforts to counter misinformation surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while sensitising the University of Abuja community on the safety, benefits and regulatory safeguards guiding biotechnology in Nigeria. The engagement, organised by the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, brought
