The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has revealed that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to drive large-scale dairy production in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by an NSIA delegation, the Minister disclosed
As part of efforts to ensure sustainable growth in Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has undertaken a nationwide study to establish a reliable data foundation for decision making. The exercise is designed to provide a picture of the current state of the industry, using 67 carefully
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a stronger and more responsive veterinary system with the successful validation of a ten year national roadmap for the sector. The plan, which covers 2026 to 2036, was endorsed after a three day workshop in
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has intensified efforts to improve, conserve and ensure the sustainable use of Nigeria’s indigenous animal genetic resources. Dr Sanusi Abubakar, National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ workshop on the harmonisation of protocols for characterisation,
The National Council on Nutrition (NCN) has adopted the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN), 2026-2035 and directed the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present the policy to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. The council’s approval followed a painstaking process of ratification by critical stakeholders
President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chief Emeka Obegolu, has announced a major initiative aimed at deepening investment in agriculture and expanding Nigeria’s export potential through mechanisation and innovation. Speaking on the forthcoming Agricultural Mechanisation for Export Quality Products in Africa expo scheduled for June 10 and
The Senate has taken a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s food security architecture, advancing a bill seeking to establish a National Food Reserve Agency to coordinate the storage and distribution of strategic food supplies. The development followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural
Farmers in Ebonyi State have raised alarm over escalating production costs, warning that the trend could undermine food output and trigger price increases as the 2026 planting season commences. Speaking in separate interviews in Abakaliki, the farmers highlighted sharp increases in the prices of fertilisers, improved seeds, agrochemicals, and farm
The Federal College of Agriculture (FCA) at Moor Plantation, Ibadan, marked a milestone by hosting its inaugural World Laboratory Day celebration. Experts and stakeholders gathered at the institution’s Lecture Theatre to highlight laboratory science’s vital role in enhancing agricultural productivity and national development. Organized by the Directorate of Technologists and
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reposition veterinary services as a cornerstone of national food security, public health, and economic development. The Director of Information and Public Relations disclosed this in a statement she signed and made available to Agronigeria on Tuesday. Speaking
