Agriculture
FG to boost palm oil production, cut $600m imports, save $500m yearly
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to significantly boost palm oil production as part of efforts to reduce import dependence...
Agriculture
4 Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture in Nigeria and Africa
Agriculture across Africa is entering a new phase driven by technology, efficiency, and sustainability. As population growth increases food demand...
Agriculture
NACCIMA launches 20 million economic trees initiative to boost wealth creation
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), in partnership with the NACCIMA Youth Entrepreneurs (NYE)...
Agriculture
Katsina Govt begins sale of subsidised fertiliser for 2026 rainy season
The Katsina State Government has commenced the sale of subsidised fertiliser for the 2026 rainy farming season, as part of...
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...
TVET
UNESCO urges FG to prioritise TVET to close agro-processing skills gap
The UNESCO has renewed its call for Nigeria to prioritise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a strategic...
Skills
FG, Nestlé Nigeria partner to establish dairy skills centre
The Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with Nestlé Nigeria Plc to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development...
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...
Trainee
Green Space Farms Agribusiness Management Trainee Programme 2026 (₦250k–₦300k/month)
Green Space Farms (GSF), trading as Greenco, has opened applications for its Agribusiness Management Trainee Programme, a structured leadership development...
Training
Enugu Agro-Tech Training Programme 2026 for Nigerian Youths (Fully Funded)
Young Nigerians interested in building a career in modern agriculture now have an opportunity to gain practical, technology-driven skills through...
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...
Economy
Akwa Ibom reports income growth as N2B grants boost farmers, traders
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has said its ongoing grant programmes for farmers and traders are yielding positive economic...
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...
EmpowermentGrant
FG launches Livelihood Empowerment Initiative (LEI) to empower 10,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government has launched the Livelihood Empowerment Initiative (LEI) to support about 10,000 vulnerable Nigerians with agricultural training, inputs...
AgricultureLivestock
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...
Business
Ekiti to Raise 10 Million Cocoa Seedlings, Boost Processing Jobs
The Ekiti State Government has disclosed plans to raise 10 million cocoa seedlings over the next decade to revive cocoa...
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...
