Nigerian agricultural leaders have called for stronger cross-border cooperation to fight plant pests and diseases threatening cassava production across West and Central Africa, warning that the crop’s viral threats do not stop at national boundaries. The appeal came at the Plant Health Regional Convening, a two-day gathering in Abuja themed
The Federal Government has renewed its call for stronger regional collaboration, digital innovation and coordinated surveillance to protect Africa’s crops from transboundary pests and diseases, warning that plant health is central to the continent’s food security and economic development. The call was made at the opening of the two-day Plant
Farmers in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State have appealed to the government to provide fertilisers and other agricultural inputs to improve productivity and strengthen food security during the current farming season. The farmers made the appeal in separate interviews on Sunday in Takum, expressing concern over the rising
The Federal Government has announced plans to comprehensively review Nigeria’s strategic framework for the control and eradication of peste des petits ruminants (PPR), also known as goat plague, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to the highly contagious livestock disease. The Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON),
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has debunked reports alleging that it budgeted ₦140 million for the rehabilitation of Emir Palaces and Mosques in Kaduna State, describing the claims as false, misleading and a misrepresentation of its 2026 budget. This was made known to AgroNigeria in a statement signed by
Farmers across Lagos State are grappling with significant losses after prolonged flooding submerged farmlands, destroyed crops and disrupted planting activities, sparking concerns over reduced harvests and declining incomes during the current farming season. Large expanses of vegetable, maize and cassava farms in Ikorodu, Ojo, Imota and Epe have remained flooded
The Bauchi State Government has inaugurated a seven-member committee to coordinate the screening and distribution of starter packs and grants to 1,250 youths and women trained under its Innovative and Integrated Agricultural Value Chain and Agribusiness Programme. Commissioner for Agriculture, Ilyasu Gital, who inaugurated the committee, said the intervention reflects
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has secured a €60 million credit facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate value addition across Nigeria’s cocoa industry, with financing targeted at local processing, ingredient manufacturing and chocolate production rather than the export of raw cocoa beans. Managing Director and Chief Executive
Stakeholders have called for increased community participation and continued government intervention to sustain the progress achieved under a child labour eradication initiative implemented in ginger-producing communities in Kaduna State. The appeal was made on Wednesday during the Project Close-Out Brainstorming Workshop on the Eradication of Child Labour and Unfavourable Working
The United Nations has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to build stronger food systems, enhance climate resilience and fast-track the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The assurance was given by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, during the ongoing two-day National Dialogue on
