Provost of the Samaru College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Usman Ibrahim said that modern farming technology holds the solution to Nigeria’s food security challenges. He made this observation on the sidelines of the Brown Demo Field Day, where farmers witnessed the harvest of TELA maize, a
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched the Second Joint Supervision Mission of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project to enhance programme performance, identify implementation challenges, and strengthen accountability for accelerated results across participating states. Speaking during the inception
The Federal Government has dismissed reports alleging a nationwide ban on open grazing, insisting that no such directive has been issued and that current livestock reforms are being implemented gradually. Speaking on Tuesday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the administration is focused on a phased and
Join Dr Lare Ayoola, President of ITAN, today on Technology Times Live as he unfolds Nigeria’s push for international certification providers to accept the Naira for payments, in a move aimed at boosting inclusion and affordability for no fewer than one million Nigerians.
Women on the front-lines of climate change in Nigeria said their realities, struggles, and climate solutions are still missing from global conversations, despite bearing the brunt of climate impacts. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held from 10 to 21 November at the Hangar Convention Centre in Belém,
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has urged the Federal Government to support the state’s ongoing ranching and livestock transformation efforts. Declaring the opening of the maiden ceremony of the National Council on Livestock Development, on Monday in Yola, the governor welcomed delegates with “gratitude to God and a deep sense of responsibility.
Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Akujobi, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking at the maiden meeting of the National Council on Livestock Development held on 24 November 2025 in Yola, Adamawa State, Dr. Akujobi stated that the newly
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and IDH has announced plans to empower 12,000 young women in cassava cultivation in the first phase of a major agricultural intervention, with a total target of 45,000 beneficiaries before the programme concludes. The initiative was unveiled during the
The Hadejia–Jam’are River Basin Development Authority has pledged to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to enhance food security across its operational areas. The managing director of the agency, Rabiu Bichi, made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the commander of MOPOL 9 Kano, ACP Mu’awiya Abubakar. Mr Bichi said the
Africa’s agribusiness giant Export Trading Group has reaffirmed its commitment to long term operations in Nigeria as the company moves to scale up its investments across key segments of the agricultural value chain. Speaking during a visit to the State House in Abuja, ETG Global Chief Operating Officer Mr Niren
