The Federal Government and the Agricultural Farmers and Traders Development Association of Nigeria (AFTDAN) are collaborating to strengthen the agricultural value chain, enhance market access, and promote sustainable farming practices. Speaking at the inauguration of AFTDAN’s Board of Trustees and…
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says Nigeria can generate over N150bn annually through livestock exports if it complies with international livestock market standards. The Executive Director (ED) NEPC, Nonye Ayeni said this at the on-going Value Chain Enhancement and…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and France’s President Emmanuel Macron signed two key agreements on Thursday in Paris, cementing a partnership to develop critical infrastructure and sustain long-term agriculture and food security. The agreements were signed during an economic forum at…
In a move to strengthen Africa’s agricultural sector, Afreximbank, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support African farmers, agro-processors, and commodity traders with…
…As Sanwo-Olu highlights commitment to food security on World Food Day By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed that his administration has successfully empowered over 100,000 women and youths through various agricultural initiatives. This announcement was made on…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Agriculture Development Fund (NADF) that aims to boost productivity in Agriculture. The MOU was signed at the NITDA headquarters by NITDA’s Director General,…
Lawmakers representing Ibeju- Lekki constituencies in Lagos State have underscored the need for incentives aimed at encouraging the youth to embrace agriculture and agribusiness. They said the involvement of young people in the country’s agricultural processes was pivotal to creating…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has advised President Bola Tinubu to invest heavily in agriculture to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges. The TMSG Chairman, Jesutega Onokpasa, made this call at a joint news conference with BATists Against Inflation (BAI) on…
By Omobolaji Adekunle, Abeokuta The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the…
The Federal Government says plans are underway to integrate agroecology and regenerative agriculture principles towards a transformed food system in the country. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Secuirty, stated this while inaugurating the National Executive…
