The Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Simeon Ehui, stated that African countries, including Nigeria, need to focus on the growth and development of rural communities to reduce poverty. According to him, the development of rural communities was the panacea to poverty in Africa. Mr Ehui
By Ify Mgbemena The Chief Executive Officer of the Pan-African Farmers’ Organisation (PAFO), Dr. Babafemi Oyewole, has been appointed as a leading player in the Global Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF), marking a significant milestone for African farmer representation in global agricultural policy discourse. Dr. Oyewole’s appointment reflects
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has taken a significant step toward modernising livestock farming in Nigeria with the presentation of the maiden edition of its Livestock Weather Bulletin to the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during a courtesy visit on Tuesday. Professor Charles Anosike, Director-General/CEO of NiMet,
The Nigerian Senate has called for swift governmental intervention to alleviate the struggles of farmers facing a dramatic decline in the prices of agricultural produce. Lawmakers warned that, if left unaddressed, this situation could jeopardize the livelihoods of millions of Nigerians and worsen the country’s already fragile food security. The
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has expressed commitment to drive investment in the red meat and coconut value chains. During a roundtable meeting to discuss investment strategies for both value chains on Tuesday,
The federal government has reiterated its commitment to increase agricultural productivity, livelihood opportunities and wealth creation in the country. Abubakar Kyari, the minister of agriculture and food security, stated this on Tuesday at the ministerial sectoral retreat with the theme “Performance Improvement and Strategic Alignment” in Abuja. Mr Kyari said
Governor Abdullahi Sule has commissioned the Nasarawa State Agro Commodity Company (NASACCO) to produce “NASACCO Gold Rice.” Speaking at the event in Lafia, on Tuesday, the governor stated that the move would boost food security in the state and the country as a whole. He said the move was in
The Federal Government says it is commencing steps to establish a National Housing Data Centre as part of efforts to institutionalise housing data and strengthen evidence-based housing policy in Nigeria. The initiative was disclosed by Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, during the presentation of the National
The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems has organised the 2025 Lagos Food Festival as part of efforts to promote food security, strengthen the food value chain and support entrepreneurship across the state. The event served as a platform to showcase government initiatives aimed at creating growth opportunities
Nigeria has recorded a new milestone in agricultural research and innovation as the National Root Crops Research Institute NRCRI Umudike Abia State has secured a federal patent for three newly developed tea products derived from turmeric leaves and rhizomes. The patent approval was formally granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
