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The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has predicted a sharp rise in onion prices this Christmas season, driven by strong demand and delayed harvests in several states. In a Sunday interview with journalists in Lagos, the NOPPMAN secretary, Amir Adamu, explained that onion prices are climbing

Clarion Olusegun  The African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with the Ondo State Government and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has commenced the Nigeria Urban Water Sector Reform and Akure Water Supply and Sanitation Project, a $222.9 million initiative aimed at expanding access to safe, reliable and sustainable water and

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is expanding digital access across Nigeria with plans to establish digital learning centres in all 774 local government areas, as part of sustained efforts to bridge the country’s digital divide. The proposed centres are designed to deliver hands-on digital skills training,

The Federal Government has signalled fresh momentum toward transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector through strategic international collaboration, as discussions begin with the Republic of Botswana on shared priorities in livestock development. This followed a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Botswana to Nigeria, Her Excellency Philda Nani Kereng, to the

The Abia state goverrnor, Alex Otti has launched the Abia Agriculture Dynamic Database System (ABIA ADDS) in order to empower farmers and boost agricultural productivity in the state.  The platform is a digital initiative designed to boost agricultural data collection, farmer identification, planning, and targeted interventions across the 17 local

The Federal Government in collaboration with the African Union-Inter African Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) are  making efforts to strengthen safe market-linked livestock mobility in the African region and create a platform where livestock movement is safe and orderly. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made this known at

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the transformation of Nigeria’s agrifood system as key stakeholders converged in Abuja for the Second Annual Results Review of the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2024–2029. Welcoming participants, IFAD Country

Nigeria’s plan to expand digital connectivity nationwide has received a significant boost following the European Union’s announcement of a ₦76.76 billion (€45 million) investment to advance Project Bridge, one of Africa’s most ambitious broadband infrastructure programmes. The announcement was made jointly by Jozef Síkela, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and

Borno State hopes to sharpen its focus on digital resilience with a new cybersecurity initiative aimed at strengthening digital safety across public institutions. The policy direction unveiled at the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) forms part of a broader suite of digital reforms presented by