Livestock
FG moves to boost donkey business, tackle illegal trade
The Federal Government has signalled a renewed push to develop Nigeria’s donkey value chain, with plans to support farmers through...
Livestock
NAPRI begins 2025/2026 hatching, targets 25,000 chicks
The National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, has commenced its 2025/2026 annual hatching exercise, with a projection of...
Agribusiness
FarmFixers Young Women Empowerment Programme 2026 (One Acre Cassava Farming Support)
Young Nigerian women seeking practical empowerment in agriculture can now apply for the FarmFixers Young Women Empowerment Programme 2026. The...
Agribusiness
Oyo, FCMB disburse ₦1.5bn collateral-free loans to 1,000 agripreneurs
The Oyo State Government, in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and development partners, has provided ₦1.5 billion in...
Agriculture
World Bank approves $500m loan for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to help Nigeria improve farming, boost food production, and support smallholder...
Agribusiness
IITA partners ACU to train students in practical agribusiness skills
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), through its Youth in Agribusiness (YAS) programme, has partnered with Ajayi Crowther University...
Livestock
FG, NACCIMA Unveil $50bn Livestock Plan to Hit $74bn Target
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector into a $74bn economic powerhouse,...
Agribusiness
Oyo Begins 50% Tractor Subsidy for Verified Farmers 2026
The Oyo State Government has announced a 50 per cent land tractorisation subsidy for verified farmers as part of efforts...
Agribusiness
FG, AGFAN partner to create jobs through groundnut production
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to job creation through agriculture, announcing plans to collaborate with the Afrigroundnut Farmers...
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FG Unveils New Chicken Breed, 57 Crop Varieties
The Federal Government has unveiled a newly developed chicken breed and 57 improved crop varieties as part of efforts to...
Agribusiness
Agrisiti, Uniport launch programme to train 3,500 Nigerians in agribusiness
Agrisiti Nigeria, in partnership with Tagdev 2.0 and the University of Port Harcourt, has launched a free 12-week programme to...
Agribusiness
Yobe to launch new agriculture programme to make farming profitable
Yobe State Government has disclosed plans to launch a new large-scale agricultural programme aimed at making farming more profitable, boosting...
GEEP
NIMC, NSIPA to Launch G2P Card for GEEP Loan Beneficiaries
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in partnership with the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), is set to launch...
Agriculture
Nigeria, EU Launch Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
Nigeria has partnered with the European Union, the Czech Republic, Austria and Latvia to launch a Twinning Project aimed at...
Livestock
FG Blames Middlemen for High Livestock Prices
The Federal Government has blamed middlemen for rising livestock prices and artificial scarcity, saying they take most of the profit...
Agriculture
Akwa Ibom approves ₦2.5bn for 620,000 palm seedlings distribution to farmers
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the distribution of over 620,000 palm seedlings valued at ₦2.5 billion to registered farmers...
Agriculture
EU invests €86m to boost Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy farming
The European Union has unveiled an €86 million investment package targeted at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with a major focus...
Agribusiness
Oyo begins N1.5bn disbursement to 1,000 agripreneurs under YEAP-SAfER
Oyo State has commenced the disbursement of N1.5 billion to 1,000 young agripreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurs in Agriculture Programme/Sustainable...
Agriculture
FG invites local, foreign investors into climate-smart agriculture drive
The Federal Government is actively inviting both local and foreign investors to partner with Nigeria in transforming its agricultural sector,...
AgribusinessLoan
Oyo Govt to Begin Loan Disbursement to Young Farmers
The Oyo State Government is set to begin the disbursement of loans to young farmers, as part of a targeted...
