The National Sheep and Goat Development Association of Nigeria (NASHGODAN) has called on the Federal Government to establish demonstration farms in each of the country’s six geopolitical zones to strengthen sheep and goat production. The association said the proposed centres would help improve farmers’ earnings, promote modern livestock management practices
The Edo State Government is seeking investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand agricultural production, livestock development and agro-processing as it moves to position agriculture as a major driver of jobs and economic growth. The state government opened discussions with the UAE during a meeting between its delegation
The Kano State Government has launched an intervention to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women in agriculture and strengthen their protection as they participate in agricultural value chains. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with development partners, seeks to integrate GBV prevention and response into women’s economic activities, particularly agriculture, where
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has identified post-harvest losses, weak processing capacity and inadequate storage infrastructure as key challenges limiting the value of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, as it moves to promote agro-industrialisation and productivity at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit. The group said an estimated 30 to 40 per
15SepBy Hassan Samuel The Federal Government, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Programme (WFP) and UN Women have called for urgent and sustained investment in Nigerian women farmers, warning that limited access to land, finance, technology,
Former Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba has advocated a stronger technology-driven partnership between Nigeria and Taiwan, urging both countries to move beyond traditional trade relations towards joint innovation in agriculture. Ndoma-Egba made the call while speaking at Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2026, held at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. His media team
The National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have signed a two-year partnership to expand access to certified seeds, strengthen quality assurance and support investment in Nigeria’s domestic seed industry. The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at NASC’s
KIA Africa Group has regained full ownership and operational control of Bacita Sugar Company Limited following the resolution of a longstanding financing dispute with Keystone Bank. The development brings to an end the receivership period that placed the Kwara State-based sugar company under third-party management after enforcement proceedings were initiated
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has warned that rising imports of beef and other meat products could weaken Nigeria’s livestock industry and push local producers out of business. MACBAN President, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, raised the concern in a statement on Monday in Abuja, saying the association was
The Kwara State Government says its livestock reforms are beginning to deliver stronger productivity and better economic opportunities for farmers and pastoralists, with the state linking the progress largely to interventions under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project and other programmes covering key areas of the livestock value chain.
