Business
Imo Residents to Benefit as MATAN Food Bank Expands Food Security Programmes
Residents of Imo State are expected to benefit from expanded food security and empowerment interventions as the MATAN Food Bank...
Agriculture
Nigeria Unveils SAPZ Plan to Boost Food Security and Create Jobs
Nigeria has unveiled a fresh push to transform its agriculture sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme, a...
Agriculture
Nigeria moves to end food spoilage with blockchain-powered solar dryers
Nigeria is pushing a new technology-driven solution to tackle food spoilage as Community Action for Food Security, Africa (CAFS) and...
Agribusiness
One Acre Fund Nigeria to Distribute Farm Inputs to 88,000 Niger Farmers
One Acre Fund Nigeria is set to distribute 9,000 tonnes of agricultural inputs on credit to 88,000 smallholder farmers in...
Agriculture
BOA targets 1.2 million hectares yearly with 2,000 tractors nationwide
The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is pushing a new nationwide mechanisation plan aimed at cultivating up to 1.2 million hectares...
Agriculture
Oluremi Tinubu launches 2026 farming season, distributes tractors to Niger farmers
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has formally inaugurated the 2026 farming season alongside the distribution of mechanisation support...
Agriculture
Akwa Ibom launches subsidised agricultural equipment leasing hub
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned a modern agricultural equipment leasing hub as part of efforts to...
Humanitarian Aid
FG launches North-East food bank to support 500,000 households
The Federal Government has launched the North-East phase of its National Community Food Bank Programme, targeting vulnerable populations as part...
Agriculture
FG transforms prison farmlands into agribusiness hubs
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has commenced the transformation of custodial farmlands into structured agribusiness hubs...
Agribusiness
FG plans tractor financing for all 774 LGAs to cut farmers’ upfront costs
The Federal Government has opened discussions with Springfield Agro Limited to develop structured, long-term financing models aimed at expanding access...
AgribusinessInsurance
FG Pays ₦396.7m Insurance Claims to 43,000 Farmers
The Federal Government has disbursed a total of ₦396.7 million in insurance claims to over 43,000 smallholder farmers impacted by...
Agriculture
FG to support 127,000 farmers with fertiliser ahead of 2026 wet season
The Federal Government has outlined plans to support 127,000 farmers with fertiliser ahead of the 2026 wet farming season, as...
Agribusiness
Nigeria Produces Over 60 Million Tonnes of Cassava and Yam — FG
Nigeria’s position as a global powerhouse in root and tuber production has again come into focus, with the Federal Government...
Livestock
FG to recruit 1,000 youths per state for livestock value chain
The Federal Government has finalised plans to recruit and train 1,000 youths from each state and the FCT into Nigeria’s...
Agribusiness
Katsina Launches 2026 Fertilizer Programme, Pegs Price at ₦25,000 Per Bag
Katsina State Government has formally launched the 2026 Fertilizer Sales and Distribution Programme, reinforcing its push to strengthen agricultural productivity,...
Agribusiness
Edo flags off 2026 Back-to-Farm scheme, distributes farm inputs
The Edo State Government has officially commenced the 2026 farming season with the launch of the second phase of its...
Poverty Reduction
FG inaugurates Community Food Bank Programme committee for nationwide rollout
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the National Community Food Bank Programme as part of efforts to...
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...
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...
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,...
