Nigeria has recorded a new milestone in agricultural research and innovation as the National Root Crops Research Institute NRCRI Umudike Abia State has secured a federal patent for three newly developed tea products derived from turmeric leaves and rhizomes. The patent approval was formally granted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to cut wheat imports as the Federal Government moves to significantly expand domestic production during the 2025/2026 dry season under the National Agricultural Growth and Agro Pocket Project (NAGS-AP). The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this in Borno State while
The Federal Government has entered into a major dairy supply agreement with the Republic of Uganda as part of efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s milk supply and address a widening gap between domestic production and national demand. Under the agreement, Uganda will export about 200,000 tonnes of powdered milk to Nigeria
Hon. Sir Basil Ejidike, JP (Ikwelle Nnabuenyi), has paid his first official visit to the National Root Crops Research Institute in Umudike since assuming office as Board Chairman. His appointment was recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The visit, which lasted two days, attracted a wide ranging delegation
Food prices in Nigeria have continued on a downward trend even as the Christmas season approaches, offering short-term relief to consumers but raising fresh concerns about the impact on local farmers. Analysts attribute the price moderation largely to increased food imports aimed at cushioning the effects of high food inflation
Clarion Olusegun The Founder and Chief Executive Officer, FarmHub Agro Services, Victor Abiola, has said that leveraging modern agricultural technology will align Nigeria’s agricultural practices with international standards. Speaking at the 5th anniversary and End of the year Party celebration, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Victor Abiola, reiterated the
No fewer than 210 smallholder farmers have received training in the production of high-quality agro commodities for the export markets. The empowerment training was championed by the Adamawa state government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). Speaking during the training in Mubi on Saturday, the commissioner, ministry
The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has predicted a sharp rise in onion prices this Christmas season, driven by strong demand and delayed harvests in several states. In a Sunday interview with journalists in Lagos, the NOPPMAN secretary, Amir Adamu, explained that onion prices are climbing
Clarion Olusegun The African Development Bank Group, in collaboration with the Ondo State Government and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has commenced the Nigeria Urban Water Sector Reform and Akure Water Supply and Sanitation Project, a $222.9 million initiative aimed at expanding access to safe, reliable and sustainable water and
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is expanding digital access across Nigeria with plans to establish digital learning centres in all 774 local government areas, as part of sustained efforts to bridge the country’s digital divide. The proposed centres are designed to deliver hands-on digital skills training,
