Authorities in Gombe State have begun implementing measures aimed at preventing disputes between farmers and pastoralists as preparations for the 2026 farming season gather momentum. The initiative follows the start of the implementation phase of a White Paper that emerged from the findings of an assessment committee earlier set up
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has intensified engagement with private sector operators and stakeholder organisations as part of efforts to accelerate the transformation of Nigeria’s livestock industry through stronger partnerships, improved animal health systems and expanded opportunities across livestock value chains. The renewed collaboration drive came into focus during
Following a pre-appraisal mission by the African Development Bank, Abia State has moved a step closer to joining the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme designed to strengthen agro processing and attract investment into agriculture across Africa. The AfDB team, led by Dr Bernard Onzima, visited
Interim President of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association (PAMA), Mansur Ahmed has identified agrochemicals including fertilisers, crop protection products and soil enhancers as critical inputs needed to raise agricultural productivity and ensure stable food supply across Africa. Ahmed noted that the agrochemicals industry occupies an important position within the continent’s agricultural
A new survey by Afrobarometer has found that although Nigerians are part of a rapidly growing population of Africans who access the internet frequently, awareness and consistent use of digital safety tools remain relatively low, raising concerns about vulnerability in an increasingly connected environment. The findings are drawn from a
Professor Ursula Ngozi Akanwa has pledged to align the future direction of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike with the agricultural and education priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at her inauguration as the seventh Vice Chancellor of the institution, the university’s first female Vice Chancellor outlined an ambitious
The Programme Officer, Youths Against Disaster Initiative (YADI) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s poor earnings from livestock exports, describing the returns as extremely low when measured against the country’s large cattle population and global ranking. Farouk Bala, who addressed journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, said Nigeria maintains an estimated 20
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to repositioning the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) for enhanced vaccine production, disease control, and private sector-driven growth as part of broader livestock sector reforms. The Head of Press and Public Relations, Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu revealed this in a statement released on Wednesday, which
Nigeria will roll out the first phase of its National Single Window (NSW) digital trade platform on March 27, marking a significant milestone in the country’s effort to modernise import and export processing through technology. The launch will introduce digital trade processing tools designed to streamline documentation and cargo processing
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the implementation of a GIS-enabled alphanumeric digital postcode system, marking a significant milestone in the development of the country’s foundational digital infrastructure. The initiative, first conceptualised in 2009, is now being implemented in 2026 under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the
