Nigeria has called on ECOWAS member states and Sahel countries to strengthen regional cooperation in transforming…
Category: Agriculture
FG Targets N160bn Wheat Output in 2025/2026 Dry-Season Programme
The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious target of generating N160 billion worth of wheat output…
Nigeria, Morocco Strengthen Agricultural Ties with New Livestock and Agribusiness Framework
Nigeria and Morocco have taken a significant step to deepen agricultural cooperation through a new framework…
Nigeria’s Livestock Sector Set to Boost Economy, Contributing $32 Billion to GDP
Nigeria’s livestock sector is proving to be a key driver of the country’s economy, currently contributing…
Security Operatives Recover Stolen Livestock in Niger, Arrest Two Suspects
Security operatives in Niger State have successfully recovered a herd of stolen livestock and apprehended two…
Experts Urge Greater Mechanisation to Boost Food Output, Create Jobs
Agricultural experts have renewed calls for African governments Nigeria in particular to scale up mechanised farming,…
EU–German €18.3m Agric Programme Takes Off in Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigerian states have welcomed a new €18.3 million agriculture support programme funded by the European…
House of Reps Urges Federal Government to Cut Fertiliser Prices to Boost Food Production
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to reduce the…
Reps Demand ₦498 Million Compensation for Farmers Affected by Bird Flu
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to release ₦498.7 million in compensation…
Nigeria’s Food Security at Risk as Farmers Warn of 2026 Crisis
Nigeria is facing the prospect of a severe food crisis in 2026 as farmers across the…