Clarion Olusegun The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted the groundbreaking innovation patent to the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, for a series of optimised turmeric formulations that significantly enhance the health benefits of this indigenous crop. The Executive Director of NRCRI Umudike, Professor Chiedozie Egesi, taking to
Clarion Olusegun The Federal Government has declared its commitment to prioritizing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock transformation. Speaking at a high-level breakfast meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, declared that “women are the backbone of the livestock economy.” He further emphasised that
In efforts to strengthen food security and accelerate livestock transformation across the sub-region, the Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership in the regional fight against transboundary animal diseases, declaring that West Africa must intensify its collective defences to protect livelihoods. Speaking in Abuja during the opening of the Regional Training
The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared a decisive shift in the nation’s approach to agricultural financing, with Governor Olayemi Cardoso insisting that the sector must finally take its “rightful place” in Nigeria’s financial system and national priorities. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration of the newly reconstituted Agricultural Credit
The Anambra State government has earmarked N200 million for the procurement and distribution of endangered Igbo traditional fruit tree seedlings in the 2026 fiscal year. The commissioner for agriculture, Foster Ifejiofor, disclosed this during a briefing to journalists after a bilateral meeting with the Finance and Appropriation Committee of the
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has urged government and relevant stakeholders to support its Smart Alternate Irrigation and Drying (SAID) Project, aimed at enhancing digital rice production. The vice chancellor of UNN, Simon Ortuanya, made the call on Monday, at a two-day workshop of the AgriDI-UNN Digital Innovation project,
Women farmers in Borno State have called on the government at all levels to invest in climate-resilient and agroecology-friendly initiatives that would improve rural livelihoods, enhance the movement of agricultural produce, and strengthen the state’s value chain. The demand was made during a weekend engagement in Maiduguri themed “Strengthening the
Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing agricultural policies that prioritise women and ensure their safety and economic empowerment. This pledge was made during a stakeholders’ engagement and community dialogue held in Abuja as part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against
UK funded climate smart agriculture initiative, Propcom+, has restated its commitment to reducing Nigeria’s estimated $9 billion annual livestock disease burden through the expansion of solar powered cold chain systems that improve vaccine access in rural communities. At a forum titled ‘Unlocking Cold Chain Innovation’, strategy director Olumide Ojo explained
The Lagos State Government has introduced TELE-VET, Nigeria’s first Tele-Veterinary Call Centre, a digital initiative designed to give farmers and pet owners immediate access to certified veterinary experts through their mobile phones. Speaking during the launch at the State Animal Hospital, Oko-Oba, Agege, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms.
