The Federal Government has signalled fresh momentum toward transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector through strategic international collaboration, as discussions begin with the Republic of Botswana on shared priorities in livestock development. This followed a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Botswana to Nigeria, Her Excellency Philda Nani Kereng, to the
The Abia state goverrnor, Alex Otti has launched the Abia Agriculture Dynamic Database System (ABIA ADDS) in order to empower farmers and boost agricultural productivity in the state. The platform is a digital initiative designed to boost agricultural data collection, farmer identification, planning, and targeted interventions across the 17 local
The Federal Government in collaboration with the African Union-Inter African Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) are making efforts to strengthen safe market-linked livestock mobility in the African region and create a platform where livestock movement is safe and orderly. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made this known at
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the transformation of Nigeria’s agrifood system as key stakeholders converged in Abuja for the Second Annual Results Review of the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2024–2029. Welcoming participants, IFAD Country
Nigeria’s plan to expand digital connectivity nationwide has received a significant boost following the European Union’s announcement of a ₦76.76 billion (€45 million) investment to advance Project Bridge, one of Africa’s most ambitious broadband infrastructure programmes. The announcement was made jointly by Jozef Síkela, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and
Borno State hopes to sharpen its focus on digital resilience with a new cybersecurity initiative aimed at strengthening digital safety across public institutions. The policy direction unveiled at the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE) forms part of a broader suite of digital reforms presented by
12DecThe Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to access climate-finance opportunities as part of ongoing reforms to build a resilient and globally competitive livestock sector. The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a Capacity-Building Workshop on Improving Access
Clarion Olusegun The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted the groundbreaking innovation patent to the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, for a series of optimised turmeric formulations that significantly enhance the health benefits of this indigenous crop. The Executive Director of NRCRI Umudike, Professor Chiedozie Egesi, taking to
Clarion Olusegun The Federal Government has declared its commitment to prioritizing women at the centre of Nigeria’s livestock transformation. Speaking at a high-level breakfast meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, declared that “women are the backbone of the livestock economy.” He further emphasised that
In efforts to strengthen food security and accelerate livestock transformation across the sub-region, the Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership in the regional fight against transboundary animal diseases, declaring that West Africa must intensify its collective defences to protect livelihoods. Speaking in Abuja during the opening of the Regional Training
