GEEP
FG to Train GEEP 3.0 Beneficiaries to Boost Loan Repayment
The federal government is set to empower GEEP 3.0 beneficiaries with vocational training to help them effectively repay the loans,...
GEEP
FG launches GEEP 3.0, begins FarmerMoni Disbursement
The Federal Government has officially launched the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP 3.0) to stimulate micro and...
Livestock
Kwara State to Pilot Nigeria’s National Ranching Policy
Kwara State is set to pilot Nigeria’s national ranching policy as the federal government moves to modernise the livestock sector,...
Agriculture
FG Restates STI Push for Agro-Industrial Growth in Benue State
The federal government has restated its commitment to leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to drive agro-industrial development and economic...
Livestock
Climate-Smart initiative to train 4,000 Kano farmers in dairy production
A consortium in the agribusiness industry has unveiled a climate-smart agriculture initiative aimed at equipping no fewer than 4,000 farmers...
Agriculture
FAO, Nasarawa Govt Launch TCP to Boost Community Rice Seed Production
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially launched a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) in partnership...
Agriculture
Kwara Govt Begins Fertiliser Distribution for Dry Season Farmers
The Kwara State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilisers to farmers engaged in dry season farming across the state...
AgricultureNDDC
LIFE-ND reaches 14,155 farmers out of 25,000 targeted in Niger Delta
At mid-term, the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) programme has reached more than 14,155 smallholder entrepreneurs...
Livestock
Nigerian States, China to Produce 6 Million Eggs Daily
Nigerian states including Enugu, Kaduna and Oyo are set to play key roles in a $1 billion National Integrated Poultry...
Agribusiness
AG-SME Bootcamp and Competition opens with N1m grant for Agripreneurs
Applications have opened for the AG-SME Bootcamp and Pitch Competition, a three-day intervention aimed at strengthening agri-focused small and medium...
Agriculture
FG to launch farm programmes after producing 2.5m metric tons under NAGS 2.0
The Federal Government has announced that the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) is making arrangements to commence...
Agribusiness
BOA Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund (RH-SHF)
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has opened applications for the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value-Chain Fund, also known as...
Agriculture
Ondo releases land to boost oil palm, cocoa, cashew farming, create jobs
Ondo State has declassified 15 hectares of land for the cultivation of oil palm, cashew and cocoa as part of...
Agriculture
NASENI to establish soilless farms across its Institutes nationwide
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced plans to establish soilless farms across its Institutes nationwide...
Agriculture
FG Flags Off VCDP Equipment Distribution for Farmers in Nasarawa State
The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of processing and post-harvest equipment under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP)...
Agriculture
FG Begins Distribution of Farm Inputs to Over 10,000 Kogi Farmers
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of agricultural inputs to more than 10,000 farmers in Kogi State as part...
Agribusiness
Sokoto Launches Subsidized Fertilizer Sales for Dry Season Farming
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has flagged off the sale of subsidized fertilizer for dry season farming at Wurno Local...
Agribusiness
Bic Farms Opens GAAP 12+ Agripreneurship Program for Graduates
Bic Farms has announced the opening of applications for its Graduate Agripreneurship Apprentice Program, known as GAAP 12+, a six-month...
Livestock
FG Partners World Bank, AFDB on Climate-Smart Sector Growth
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has reaffirmed its readiness to partner with the World Bank Group and the African...
Agribusiness
Nigeria’s Agri-Food Sector Near One-Third of Jobs
Nigeria has about 35% of its jobs in primary agriculture and 33% in off-farm agri-food activities, according to recent analysis...
