The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a total allocation of ₦84.56 billion to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, signalling both a significant increase in direct funding and a shift in how Nigeria’s digital economy is being financed. The provision is
The Federal Government is set to push Nigeria’s digital trade and technology ambitions onto the global stage with the launch of Nigeria House Davos at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Switzerland. Scheduled to run from January 19 to 23 on the Davos Promenade,
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has taken a major step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s sheep and goat population with the inauguration of a 33-member National Technical Working Group (TWG) on the control and eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). The TWG was inaugurated on Tuesday, in Abuja, as part
A massive fire has destroyed over 200 hectares of rice farmland operated by AgbuCity Farms along the river bank in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, causing losses estimated at about ₦5 billion. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, affected a large portion of
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has proposed a capital expenditure of over ₦200 billion in the 2026 budget, with a strong focus on agro-industrial infrastructure and food security interventions nationwide. Details from budget documents show that the largest allocation, ₦126.02 billion, is earmarked for the Multilateral/Bilateral Tied
The Senator representing Ebonyi North, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has pledged to support the cultivation of rubber and cocoa through legislative backing, describing agriculture as critical to Nigeria’s economic recovery. Senator Nwaebonyi made the promise while receiving members of the Young Women Ebonyi Farmers (YWEF) at his residence in Mbeke, Ishieke, Ebonyi
Solar energy is transforming crop farming by providing clean, reliable, and cost-effective power for a wide range of agricultural operations. Solar technologies are helping farmers save costs, conserve water, improve crop yields, and make better use of land. A major development is the integration of solar systems directly into crop
Soybean production in Nigeria developed gradually over time, as a result of movement, adaptation, and changing human needs. Unlike many traditional staples, soybean did not originate from Nigerian fields. Soybean arrived in Nigeria in 1908, introduced during the colonial period when agricultural experimentation aimed to identify crops with commercial promise.
The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Ondo State Government, is set to empower a total of 14,800 youths in agricultural production. The programme, tagged IFAD/FG/Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise-Niger Delta Project was organised to take place in 100 communities in the
The Pig Farmers Association of Nigeria (PIFAN) has appealed to governments at all levels to prioritise the allocation of land, finance and other resources to boost pig production and fully harness the sector’s value chain. The President of the association, Prof. Akin Adesehinwa, made the appeal during a recent interview
