10 h. ago Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

Across Nigeria’s fertile lands, from Benue’s yam fields to Kano’s tomato farms, smallholder farmers rise at dawn to till the read more Nigeria’s agriculture: Starving in abundance, struggling in scarcity

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44 h. ago FG launches new agricultural incentives to boost food security, rural employment

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Tuesday announced a comprehensive set of new incentives aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, promising enhanced credit access, expanded irrigation, and the creation of millions of full-time jobs in rural communities. Unveiling these measures on Tuesday at the Food and […] The post FG launches new agricultural incentives to boost food security, rural employment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago IAWPA Chieftain, Felicia Iwobi, Calls For Agricultural Investment In Nigeria

Amb. Felicia Iwobi, the Nigerian representative of the African Food Action Club, an initiative of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has emphasised the importance of investing in research and food production in Nigeria. This call to action followed the launch of the initiative in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the United Nations Food […]

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46 h. ago Nigeria’s Onion farmers lose billions of naira to substandard seeds

farmers in Jigawa state put their loss at over N1 billion Nigeria`s Onion farmers are expected to incur financial losses read more Nigeria’s Onion farmers lose billions of naira to substandard seeds

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5 d. ago Taraba Government Warns Farmers Against Selling IFAD VCDP Agricultural Inputs

The Taraba State Government has cautioned farmers against selling agricultural inputs provided under the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), stressing that offenders will face strict sanctions. Prof. Nicholas Namessan, Taraba Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, gave the warning on Saturday while flagging off the distribution of VCDP inputs […] The post Taraba Government Warns Farmers Against Selling IFAD VCDP Agricultural Inputs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Manufacturing, Agric Sectors’ Underperformance Weakens Industrialisation

The underperformance of Nigeria’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors is significantly weakening the country’s industrialisation efforts. Industry stakeholders attributed the real sector’s underperformance to multiple challenges constraining the realisation of its huge potential. These include persistent structural challenges, including an unreliable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to affordable finance, regulatory bottlenecks, and the significant reduction […]

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9 d. ago Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI

Tribune Online Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI The Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has emphasised that Nigeria cannot afford to rely on crude oil as the anchor of the economy in this century, and that agriculture remains Nigeria’s most strategic pathway to diversification, job creation, poverty reduction, and inclusive growth. Gabriel Idahosa, President/Chairman of Council, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and […] Agriculture remains Nigeria’s strategic route to growth–LCCI Tribune Online

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1 week ago Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs

Tribune Online Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria’s Bank of Agriculture (BoA) have signed a landmark $1 billion agreement to support smallholder farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Afreximbank, BoA seal $1bn deal to support Nigerian farmers, SMEs Tribune Online

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1 week ago China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture

Tribune Online China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture He said addressing poverty requires comprehensive investment in food security, agriculture, industrialisation, education, security and developmental stability. China tasks Nigeria on comprehensive investment in security, agriculture Tribune Online

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1 week ago Farmers endorse Adeleke for second term, highlighting agricultural progress

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun State has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, citing his administration’s strong commitment to boosting agricultural production and ensuring food security. The endorsement was announced during the commissioning of the farmers’ house and the distribution of free agricultural inputs to […] The post Farmers endorse Adeleke for second term, highlighting agricultural progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments

In a renewed effort to boost food security and drive economic growth, the Ekiti State Government has approved fresh agricultural investments worth over N1.5 billion across various projects in the sector. The approval was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, following the State Executive […] The post Food Security: Ekiti Govt. Approves Over N1.5bn For Agricultural Investments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Agriculture remains economic driver for Nigeria –Samuel, Origin Tech Group boss

Executive Chairman of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, Prince Samuel Samuel, has urged Nigerians to key into President Bola Tinubu’s vision of agricultural revolution as a catalyst for unlocking the nation’s economic potentials. He said this while receiving the Governing Council members of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife led by the Vice Chancellor at the corporate […] The post Agriculture remains economic driver for Nigeria –Samuel, Origin Tech Group boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK) has disclosed plans to spend £5 million in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to boost agricultural trade and strengthen food system in Nigeria and other African countries. UK Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Lord Collins of Highbury, made […] The post UK seals £5m deal with AGRA to boost agric in Nigeria, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say

Tribune Online Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say •It is a timely intervention —Tinubu IN a landmark move to industrialise Nigeria’s agricultural sector and capture greater value from its natural resources, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts (Vitellaria paradoxa). The directive, which took immediate effect, was conveyed through the Office […] Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Firms unveil initiative to transform Osun cassava farmers to agripreneurs

In a pioneering move set to redefine Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, a new initiative is transforming small-scale cassava farming in Osun read more Firms unveil initiative to transform Osun cassava farmers to agripreneurs

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2 w. ago Colombian Vice President Visits Nigeria, To Meet Shettima, Business Leaders

A key highlight of the visit is the signing of memoranda of understanding in strategic areas of the economy, including women's empowerment, trade, aviation, manufacturing, agriculture, and culture, among others. The post Colombian Vice President Visits Nigeria, To Meet Shettima, Business Leaders appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Ukraine reaffirms ties with Nigeria, condemns Russian strikes in Kyiv

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has pledged to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, information technology, and media partnerships, read more Ukraine reaffirms ties with Nigeria, condemns Russian strikes in Kyiv

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3 w. ago Okpara Varsity: ASUU protests alleged inhuman treatment by FG, vows to embark on strike

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State branch have protested over alleged inhuman treatment by the Federal government. The ASUU members led by Professor Michael Ugwuene, MOUAU branch Chairman and other top members of the union, decried the Federal government refusal to […] The post Okpara Varsity: ASUU protests alleged inhuman treatment by FG, vows to embark on strike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago First Bank drives the Initiative of building an agricultural and non

The 2025 edition of the First Bank Agriculture and Export Expo was held on August 19th, 2025 at the prestigious Eko Convention Center with the theme The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy. This event was graced by various dignitaries, major stakeholders in the Agricultural and Export industry, the Governor of Lagos State […] The post First Bank drives the Initiative of building an agricultural and non-oil existent economy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Gombe ACReSAL, NAWIA Partner To Empower 30,000 Women In Agriculture

Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project plans to collaborate with the state chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA) to empower women through agricultural initiatives. .The state project coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Sani Adamu Jauro, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and […]

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