The Nigerian Senate has directed the management of the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) to prioritise agriculture and security in the execution of its proposed ₦140 billion 2026 budget. The directive was given on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, Senator Titus Zam, during the commission’s budget
As Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 15.10 percent in January 2026, a new concern has emerged over the possible consequences of cheaper food on agricultural producers. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that while easing prices offer relief to households struggling with the cost of
The Federal Government has announced fresh plans to deepen the use of biofortified crops as part of efforts to improve the nutritional quality of food consumed across the country. The declaration was made in Kano during a national biofortification workshop. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry
The Seed Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (SEEDAN) has unveiled a five-year development plan in Abuja aimed at delivering high-quality seeds to Nigerian farmers and expanding its reach beyond the country. Speaking at the launch, SEEDAN President, Yusuf-Ado Kibiya, said the plan outlines how the association will tackle key challenges facing
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its focus on feed security as a foundation for livestock sector stability following a working visit by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Muktar Maiha, to Olam Agri’s Integrated Soy Crush and Feedmill Complex in Ilorin, Kwara State. The Ilorin facility, developed by
16FebIn an era where agriculture must compete with fast-paced digital careers for the attention of young people, a growing number of visionary leaders are redefining what farming represents — not as a last resort, but as a frontier of innovation, opportunity, and economic transformation. Among these voices is Dr. Ikechi
Ekiti State’s former Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Prince Adetoyi Olabode, urged federal and state governments to urgently address Nigeria’s critical shortages of farmers and food processors. Speaking to journalists about the agricultural value chain, he warned that the gap is severely undermining the nation’s food production capacity. Olabode
More than 22000 small scale farmers across Nigeria are set to receive interest free loans of N300000 each as the Federal Government expands efforts to address hunger, boost rural livelihoods and deepen financial inclusion. The funding initiative, introduced under the Government Enterprise Empowerment Programme, was announced in Abuja during the
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, has urged African leaders to place food security at the heart of national development by making rural economies more attractive and productive. Speaking in Rome at the 49th Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development, Elumelu stressed that no society can achieve
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has pledged decisive support for onion farmers and exporters, unveiling plans to dismantle non-tariff barriers and ease operational constraints limiting the growth of Nigeria’s onion export trade. The commitment, aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural export competitiveness, was announced by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale
