The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa has revealed that Nigeria recorded between ₦3.5 trillion and ₦5 trillion in post-harvest losses in 2025, attributing the staggering figure to inadequate cold storage systems and weak logistics infrastructure. The President of OTACCWA, Alexander Isong, disclosed this in an
The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has intensified efforts to counter misinformation surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs), while sensitising the University of Abuja community on the safety, benefits and regulatory safeguards guiding biotechnology in Nigeria. The engagement, organised by the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of Abuja, brought
Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has disclosed that the Ministry received only N20 billion from the N75 billion approved as a take off grant in 2024 and did not receive any budgetary release in 2025, a situation he said significantly slowed the implementation of critical programmes in the
Nigeria has taken a major step toward addressing food insecurity as the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) commenced the phased rollout of 2,000 tractors under the Renewed Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation (NAM) Programme. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, is designed to boost food production, modernize farming practices, and establish a sustainable
Nigeria’s technology sector is set to gain major traction as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Wigwe University commences talks on a game-changing alliance. The high-level meeting in Abuja signals a united front to harness local talent for global impact through government-university collaboration. Led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Marwan
As part of efforts to promote livestock productivity through climate-smart systems and digital innovation, the Federal Government has unveiled a new trilateral partnership with Brazil and the United Kingdom . The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by representatives of the UK–Brazil–Nigeria
The Federal Government says Nigeria accounts for 67 per cent of global yam production, producing 67.2 million metric tonnes annually. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, disclosed this at the National Yam Advocacy Summit on Thursday in Abuja. It was convened by the International Institute
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Armed Forces to drive large-scale livestock production, strengthen food security, and support rural economic growth across Nigeria. This was made known in a statement by Ogochukwu Igboamalu, the ministry’s Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Information) and made
The Federal Government has announced plans to tighten regulation and strengthen the supply of livestock vaccines and veterinary drugs, warning that the future of Nigeria’s livestock industry depends on access to safe, effective and properly administered animal health products. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja on Thursday, the Honourable
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for expanded and better coordinated support for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, urging both public and private sector actors to intensify efforts aimed at unlocking opportunities in the digital economy, agriculture and other high growth sectors. He made the appeal on Tuesday at
