Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to use agriculture as a major tool for economic empowerment, food production, and youth engagement across the state. The governor stated that agriculture remains central to his government’s development strategy because of its potential to tackle poverty, unemployment, hunger, and
The Federal Government has launched an ambitious five-year reform agenda aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cooperative sector into a major driver of food production, rural prosperity, and national economic growth under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The initiative, known as the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme (RH-CRRP) 2025–2030, is designed
Nigeria’s onion farmers are getting a significant lifeline. The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has disclosed that it facilitated a N1.6 billion input support package for farmers in Sokoto, Kebbi, Borno, and Yobe states, funded by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). The package, which
The Federal Government says it is ramping up efforts to deepen digital inclusion among underserved young Nigerians, with a renewed focus on youths in rural communities and the informal sector through expanded partnerships with global technology companies. This emerged during a courtesy visit by representatives of Meta Anglophone West Africa
The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COCEFAAA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently finalise and implement a National Coffee Strategy aimed at revitalising coffee production, supporting smallholder farmers, and repositioning Nigeria in the global coffee market. The call was made by the Association’s President, Comrade
The Federal Government has pledged to support farmers with disabilities across Nigeria through targeted programmes designed to strengthen the livestock sector and promote inclusive agricultural development. This was made known in a statement by the Ministry’s Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Henrietta Okokon and made available to Agronigeria on
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has stressed the importance of strong partnerships in sustaining reforms and driving long term growth in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Maiha made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with representatives of the UK funded SPRiNG Programme at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee for the proposed Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Evaluation Mission in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to strengthen the country’s animal health system and accelerate the eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). The committee was inaugurated in Abuja by
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract large-scale private sector investment into Nigeria’s livestock industry following the presentation of a major investment proposal to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development aimed at expanding ranching, dairy production and integrated agricultural systems across the country. The proposal was presented on Wednesday
The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its resolve to strengthen the visibility of locally produced goods, with a renewed focus on agriculture as a driver of economic growth and food security. This position was reiterated in Makurdi when officials of the National Brand Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project,
