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,
Rabbit production has been identified as a high-potential pathway for economic growth, job creation, and improved nutrition in Nigeria, as stakeholders intensify calls for greater investment in the largely untapped sector. This position was reinforced during a public lecture held at the Bauchi State College of Agriculture to mark activities
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command, has intensified efforts to secure agricultural investments with the inauguration of a newly constructed Agro Rangers operational base in Kanawa Forest Reserve, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area. The facility, unveiled on Monday, is designed to strengthen the protection of critical
6MayThe Federal Government and its partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening climate resilience and ensuring the successful implementation of the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for a capacity-building workshop focused on climate risk, adaptation and climate finance mobilisation. Speaking at the workshop
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has strengthened his administration’s push for agribusiness-driven growth with the expansion of the Adiye Irorun poultry empowerment programme, targeting increased participation among youths and women. The state government is set to disburse over N15 million to beneficiaries in the second phase of the initiative, reinforcing
Veterinary professionals have warned that poor veterinary practices across Nigeria’s livestock sector are escalating public health risks, with growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance and unsafe food consumption. Speaking in separate interviews in Lagos, the experts stressed that weak animal healthcare systems are not only undermining livestock productivity but also posing
The United States Government has intensified efforts to expand agricultural trade with Nigeria through the reactivation and scale-up of its Export Credit Guarantee Programme, GSM-102, a financing mechanism designed to unlock billions of dollars in cross-border transactions and strengthen food supply chains. Speaking at a high-level forum in Lagos, U.S.
