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
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to cut wheat imports as the Federal Government moves to significantly expand domestic production during the 2025/2026 dry season under the National Agricultural Growth and Agro Pocket Project (NAGS-AP). The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this in Borno State while
The Federal Government has entered into a major dairy supply agreement with the Republic of Uganda as part of efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s milk supply and address a widening gap between domestic production and national demand. Under the agreement, Uganda will export about 200,000 tonnes of powdered milk to Nigeria
Hon. Sir Basil Ejidike, JP (Ikwelle Nnabuenyi), has paid his first official visit to the National Root Crops Research Institute in Umudike since assuming office as Board Chairman. His appointment was recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The visit, which lasted two days, attracted a wide ranging delegation
Food prices in Nigeria have continued on a downward trend even as the Christmas season approaches, offering short-term relief to consumers but raising fresh concerns about the impact on local farmers. Analysts attribute the price moderation largely to increased food imports aimed at cushioning the effects of high food inflation
Clarion Olusegun The Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FarmHub Agro Services, Victor Abiola, has said that leveraging modern agricultural technology will align Nigeria’s agricultural practices with international standards. Speaking at the 5th anniversary and End of the year Party celebration, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Victor Abiola, reiterated the
No fewer than 210 smallholder farmers have received training in the production of high-quality agro commodities for the export markets. The empowerment training was championed by the Adamawa state government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Speaking during the training in Mubi on Saturday, the commissioner, ministry
