Nigeria targets tripling yam yields to tackle food shortfall
By Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has unveiled a strategic plan to increase Nigeria’s yam production from 10 metric tonnes to 30 metric tonnes per hectare, as part of efforts to address a national supply deficit of more than 50 million metric tonnes. The announcement was made at the National Yam Advocacy Summit organised by […]
NSDC, Lee Group Launch Multi-Million Dollar Sugar Project
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has partnered with Lee Group, owners of GNAL Sugar, to launch a multi-million-dollar sugar project in Niger State. The project is part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, grow local production and create jobs across the agricultural value chain. NSDC Executive Secretary, Kamar […]
NSDC, NEXIM Bank Seal Sugar Financing Deal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has partnered with NEXIM Bank to secure long-term financing to scale Nigeria’s sugar production and cut reliance on imports. The move according to a statement on Thursday is aimed at closing the major funding gap that has slowed the development of large-scale sugar projects across the […]
FG Declares Tomato, Sugarcane Pests National Emergency
By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has flagged off an emergency intervention to tackle the spread of Tuta absoluta and the African Sugarcane Borer, pests threatening tomato and sugarcane production nationwide A statement by Head, Department of Information Ezeaja Ikemefuna says the programme was launched at the Federal Crop Production Technology Transfer Station in […]
IFAD 49: Nigeria Pushes Youth, Women Investment to Tackle Hunger
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria has called for increased global investment in youth and women as a strategic pathway to strengthen food systems, create jobs, and reduce hunger. The call came at the 49th Session of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council in Rome, which focused on the theme “From Farm to Market: […]
Minister Abubakar Kyari Elected Chair of IFAD Governing Council
By Aremu Toyeebaht Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing influence in global food security governance. Kyari was elected during the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council held on Tuesday, February […]
Tinubu Pushes Ranching, Livestock Reforms as NEC Conference Opens
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu on Monday said he expects the National Economic Council (NEC) conference to produce practical resolutions on ranching, livestock investment, and agricultural diversification. Speaking at the opening of the two-day conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the President linked reforms in the livestock sector to national security, […]
House Summons Auditor-General, Finance, Agriculture Ministers Over Farm Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating agricultural subsidies, intervention funds, aids and grants has summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Agriculture over funds released for agricultural programmes between 2015 and 2025. The decision followed what lawmakers described as unsatisfactory documentation and accountability gaps […]
Akwa Ibom, RTSL, Orixine To Strengthen Framework for Animal Health Bill
By Julian Osamoto Akwa Ibom State has began a review of its Draft Animal Health Bill as stakeholders warn that outdated laws, weak disease surveillance systems are increasing the State’s vulnerability to zoonotic outbreaks and food safety threats. The four days review meeting, which commenced on Tuesday December 2nd in Uyo, brings together officials from […]
Industrial Agribusiness Expansion Threatens Communities, CSOs Warn
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has raised fresh concerns over the expansion of large-scale industrial agribusiness operations in Nigeria, warning that multinational farming models could deepen land dispossession, environmental degradation and the displacement of rural communities if not properly regulated. The coalition, which includes Environmental Rights Action/FoEN, Health of Mother Earth […]