Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have initiated discussions aimed at deepening cooperation in the livestock sector as part of efforts to accelerate investment, technology transfer and modernization across Nigeria’s livestock value chain. The move was announced by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during a meeting
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has opened discussions with the Leventis Foundation Nigeria on a potential partnership aimed at expanding youth training in agribusiness and boosting livestock productivity across the country. The proposed collaboration was explored on Wednesday in Abuja when the leadership of the Foundation paid a courtesy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process in a move aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and regulatory oversight in the fisheries sector. The approval for the initiative was granted by Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, who also directed the
Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has opened discussions with a coalition of European dairy companies aimed at accelerating the development of Nigeria’s dairy industry through investment and technical cooperation. The engagement took place on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting between the minister and representatives of the EU
The Federal Government has deepened collaboration with key industry players to expand local milk production and strengthen the country’s dairy value chain. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the Dairy Sub-Sector Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on a set of concrete actions to strengthen animal health systems, control livestock diseases, and accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector following the approval of an
About 900 youth and women in Imo State have received start-up capital under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) initiative, a programme jointly supported by the Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission, the Imo State Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The disbursement covered the
Farmers in Oyo State have been encouraged to rely on seasonal weather forecasts when planning their agricultural activities as the 2026 planting season begins. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, during the official launch of the new farming season held at the
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has initiated discussions with Heifer International on strengthening collaboration to fast-track the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking during a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the engagement reflects Nigeria’s renewed drive to unlock the full
For generations, planting trees around the home was not simply landscaping—it was a way of life. In many communities, the yard was more than open space; it was a living source of food, medicine, shade, and family connection. Fruit trees such as mango, orange, and guava were common features in
