2 h. ago Caverton Partners Shenzhen University To Boost Nigeria’s Drone Devt, Standards

Caverton Offshore Support Group has entered a strategic partnership with Shenzhen University of Information Technology (SUIT) of China to advance drone research, development, and production in Nigeria. The collaboration, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to drive technology innovation in the Nigerian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector, focusing on meeting […]

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3 h. ago Ibrahim: Young Innovator Using Technology To Transform Agriculture

Fagbenro Ibrahim is the founder of brahim Farm Academy, an educational and consultancy organisation dedicated to training farmers and young entrepreneurs in modern agricultural techniques and agribusiness. His mission is clear: to foster a new generation of farmers and strengthen food security across Nigeria. The academy provides both online and in-person training, offers expert advisory […]

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6 h. ago Nasarawa Rice, “NASACCO GOLD” Will Boost Nigeria’s Food Security Drive – Gov. Sule

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said “NASACCO GOLD”, the planned branded rice cultivated by the state government, would enhance the federal government’s food security drive. “NASACCO GOLD”, an initiative of the state government in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, is expected to hit the market nationwide at the end of […]

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10 h. ago How Nigerian farmers can leverage tech to improve soil health, boost food security — Victor Ugwuegbu, soil scientist, doctoral researcher

Victor Izuchukwu Ugwuegbu is a Nigerian United States-based soil scientist, award-winning doctoral researcher, and Erasmus Mundus scholar. With a speciality in soil spectroscopy and physics-informed machine learning, he is a graduate assistant at the University of Kentucky in the US. In this interview by KINGSLEY ALUMONA, he speaks about his life and studies in the […]

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36 h. ago MATAN unveils digital food security initiative to tackle hunger, insecurity

The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has launched a bold, technology-driven programme aimed at ending hunger and strengthening food security across the country with the rollout of its Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMESI/METS). The national flag-off, which attracted farmers and stakeholders from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marked the […]

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42 h. ago GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

…empower 625 MSMEs on processing, marketing of biofortified foods The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has concluded its $10 read more GAIN completes $10m SNIPS project to boost Nigeria’s staple food nutrition

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52 h. ago Dangote Group Contracts SAIPEM, Others For Fertiliser Expansion In Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group yesterday said these collaborations mark a significant step in its long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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53 h. ago Dangote Group contracts SAIPEM, EIL, others for fertiliser expansion in Nigeria, Ethiopia

Dangote Group on Wednesday announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The group said the collaborations marked a significant step in our long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural […]

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57 h. ago Nigeria to collaborate with University of Doha to boost TVET

The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), Qatar, in line with the ongoing efforts to expand and modernise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across Nigeria. UDST is a leading institution for applied education and research, contributing to Qatar’s sustainable development and the […]

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3 d. ago Cardoso: CBN unable to restart interventions as ₦4.69trn remains unpaid

says Nigeria’s FATF delisting major boost for investors, banks Olayemi Cardoso, governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday said read more Cardoso: CBN unable to restart interventions as ₦4.69trn remains unpaid

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4 d. ago SAA hosts farmer organisations to strengthen capacity in Nasarawa

The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), through its Market-Oriented Agriculture (MOA) strategic intervention pillar and with support from The Nippon Foundation, has successfully concluded the 2025 Annual Farmer Organisation (FO) Exchange Visit at the Assakio Rice Value Chain Development Centre (RVCDC) in Lafia LGA, Nasarawa State. This year, the fully funded SAA exchange visit gathered 55 […]

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4 d. ago FG begins review of national strategy to tackle transboundary agricultural pests

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has commenced the review and validation of a new National Integrated Pest read more FG begins review of national strategy to tackle transboundary agricultural pests

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Kidnappers’ drugs, food, fuel suppliers, weapon repairer arrested in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS) have said that security operatives have made several arrests, including drug, food, and fuel suppliers linked to criminals involved in recent crimes in parts of the state.

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8 d. ago Nigeria moves to close skills gap with maiden engineering olympiad

Nigeria is seeking to boost innovation with the launch of its maiden Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO), a nationwide competition designed read more Nigeria moves to close skills gap with maiden engineering olympiad

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8 d. ago Malala fund commits $1.7m to boost girls’ education in Nigeria as part of global $4.8m package

The Malala Fund has approved $1.7 million in new grants for nine Nigerian organisations working to tackle the country’s persistently read more Malala fund commits $1.7m to boost girls’ education in Nigeria as part of global $4.8m package

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s $3.6bn energy boost fuels calls for clearer policies, faster reforms

Nigeria’s energy sector is drawing renewed investor interest after years of stagnation, helped by fresh reforms and a $3.6 billion read more Nigeria’s $3.6bn energy boost fuels calls for clearer policies, faster reforms

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9 d. ago Cassava key to Africa’s food security, industrial growth — DG

Discover why cassava in Africa is crucial for food security and industrial growth. Experts at the Africa Cassava Conference discuss its potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/cassava-key-to-africas-food-security-industrial-growth-dg/

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9 d. ago Nigeria needs integrated transport policy to compete globally — Institute

CIoTA calls for an integrated transport policy in Nigeria, urging smarter mobility and a new road authority to boost efficiency and global competitiveness. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-integrated-transport-policy-to-compete-globally-institute/

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1 week ago Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrants Against BOA, ARCN Bosses For Shunning N1.2trn Probe

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, has threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, for shunning its invites. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, […]

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