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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts toward building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood system through the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035). Speaking at the National Stakeholder Consultation on the Nigeria CAADP Strategic

The National Agricultural Development Fund and the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience have entered into a partnership aimed at improving Nigeria’s ability to anticipate and respond to threats affecting food production. The collaboration will see the establishment of an Agricultural Early Warning System expected to supply farmers, investors, government

The Bank of Industry has warned that climate related disruptions are increasingly undermining the stability and productivity of businesses across Nigeria, especially in key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure. Speaking during the inaugural edition of the Bank of Industry Climate Resilience Knowledge Series held virtually, the Executive Director

Agriculture experts have expressed concern over the low industrial utilisation of cassava in Nigeria despite the country retaining its position as the world’s largest producer of the crop. The concerns were raised during the 10th anniversary and Annual General Meeting of the Industrial Cassava Stakeholders Association of Nigeria (ICSAN) held

Thirty civil society organisations are demanding transparency and accountability on food system financing at the Africa Development Bank Group annual meetings in Congo Brazzaville, where the bank pledged $24 billion over a decade to end hunger and agricultural crises on the continent. The groups under the Stop Financing Factory Farming

The Central and West African Virus Epidemiology for Root and Tuber Crops (WAVE) has launched a sensitisation campaign for cassava farmers in Kebbi State as concerns grow over the possible spread of a highly destructive cassava mosaic virus into Nigeria. The awareness programme, held at Tungar Noma community in Argungu

The Oyo State Government has stepped up enforcement against illegal livestock trading and open grazing, arresting offenders and impounding animals in parts of Ibadan during a fresh compliance operation. Officials of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) carried out coordinated raids at the Liberty area and Elekuro

Commercial banks have identified high operational risks, weak infrastructure, market volatility and low insurance coverage as major factors limiting credit flow to Nigeria’s agricultural sector despite increasing calls for stronger financing support for farmers. The President of the Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks, Rasheed Bolarinwa, said lenders remained

The Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association has called on the Federal Government to provide loan facilities for butchers nationwide as part of efforts to reduce the soaring cost of beef and other meat products. The association said easier access to funding would allow butchers to buy cattle directly from livestock

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has formalised two key partnerships intended to link renewable energy expansion with broader national development goals, including food security, industrial growth, and youth empowerment.  The agreements, signed recently in Nigeria, are designed to integrate clean energy solutions into agriculture and innovation-driven development, with implementation to