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…
Some farmers in the FCT have attributed continuous rise in food prices to lingering insecurity, high cost of transportation and paucity of farm inputs. However, the Federal Government says it is making conscious efforts to address escalating food inflation including…
Some Federal Government agencies have allayed fears by Nigerians over the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) crops. The agencies addressed the issue in Abuja on Thursday, during a World Joint News Conference, to inform Nigerians about the safety of…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising agriculture as a key sector to boost the economy. Speaking on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Osun State, Hon. Tola Faseru said that the present administration…
