29AprThe Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen (Dr) Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN) is determined to move beyond primary production to building efficient, competitive, and resilient value chains, where farmers are linked to markets, value is added
The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha has reiterated Nigeria’s bold vision to transform the livestock sector into a globally competitive industry. Receiving a delegation from Omrantech Trading Company, a Saudi Arabian firm, and Baba Frayo Investment Ltd on Monday, the Minister highlighted pNigeria’s comparative advantage, including proximity
The Federal Government said it’s targeting key cost drivers in the poultry value chain particularly feed, energy, and inputs while expanding support for smallholder producers to curb the escalating prices of poultry products in the country According to the statement signed by Henrietta Okokon, the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has unveiled a nationwide agricultural initiative aimed at transforming custodial farm centres into full-scale agribusiness hubs to strengthen food security and drive inmate rehabilitation. Speaking on Friday at the Dukpa Farm Centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja, the Controller-General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, announced the flag-off of
The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises has revealed that two-thirds of all people facing high levels of acute hunger are concentrated in only 10 countries. The report from the Global Network Against Food Crises further showed that acute food insecurity remains highly concentrated in the countries, including Nigeria. It
The Federal Government has intensified its drive to tackle emissions challenges by advancing a climate-sensitive framework for Nigeria’s livestock sector, positioning it as a key pathway toward sustainable development and improved productivity. This commitment was reaffirmed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Chinyere Ijeoma Akujobi, during
The Kwara State Ministry of Livestock Development has renewed its commitment to youth empowerment by encouraging greater participation in the livestock value chain as a means of creating jobs, improving food security, and driving economic growth. The call was made during a sensitisation programme held at the Banquet Hall in
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has empowered 107 Adamawa State stakeholders with technical skills on oilseeds/oleaginous fruits to leverage opportunities in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The theme of the engagement is “Achieving Product Competitiveness with Zero Export Rejection under the CEPA.”
The National Assembly has expressed commitment to ensure improved budgetary allocation to the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) for effective post-harvest solutions and related interventions. Chairman of the House Committee on Agricultural Institutions and Colleges, Rep. Abiodun Akinlade, made the commitment at the 3rd Post-Harvest Connect and Root, Tuber
The Federal Government said it has intensified efforts to control tsetse flies in livestock-producing communities as part of measures to improve cattle health and productivity. The team lead, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), Gilbert Okoro, stated this on Wednesday while conducting tsetse fly surveillance and ground control operations at
