Women Empowerment
RH-WAVE 774 shortlisted candidates for Women Agro-Value Expansion Programme
The Renewed Hope Women Agro-Value Expansion (RH-WAVE 774) Programme has commenced the release of successful applicants shortlisted for participation 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...
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,...
Agriculture
2 million Nigerian households to gain income under new FG agric plan
Two million Nigerian households are set to benefit from a renewed Federal Government push to transform agriculture by linking farmers...
Agribusiness
How youths may Apply for YALTF agribusiness training
The Federal Government has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping young Nigerians build careers in agriculture. The programme, known...
Agriculture
FG, Partners disburse starter capital to 900 farmers in Imo State
The Nigerian government, in partnership with development organisations and the Imo State Government, has provided starter capital to about 900...
Agriculture
Why Nigeria needs documented land banks to attract agricultural investment
Nigeria’s agriculture sector has long been described as one of the country’s greatest economic opportunities, yet one major barrier continues...
Agribusiness
FG partners IITA to train 6 million Nigerian youth in agriculture
The Federal Government has partnered with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to train more than six million Nigerian...
Agribusiness
FUNAAB launches processed and packaged food products through DUFARMS
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has launched a range of processed and packaged food products through its Directorate...
Business
NSDC, BOI launch ₦10bn fund to prepare sugar projects for investment
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have introduced a ₦10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration...
Agribusiness
FG distributes farming inputs to farmers in Lagos
The Federal Government has distributed farming inputs including improved seeds, fertilisers, and agrochemicals to farmers’ cooperatives in Lagos State to...
Agriculture
World Bank to approve $500m AGROW loan for Nigeria agriculture by March
The World Bank is set to approve a fresh $500m loan to Nigeria by March to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen...
Agribusiness
Digital Green Nigeria, IFAD deploy technology to help farmers
Digital Green Nigeria, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, is deploying digital technology to help farmers...
Grant
WASSMAS Agricultural Grant Batch A application closes January
The WASSMAS Agricultural Grant Programme has issued an important application notice for Batch A, announcing that registration will officially close...
Agriculture
IFAD to Reach 450,000 Rural Households in Nigeria by 2029
The International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, has announced its commitment to supporting Nigeria to reach at least 450,000 rural...
Agriculture
Nigeria Moves to Launch Third Phase of Fertilizer Initiative
Nigeria is set to launch the third phase of the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI), with private firms expected to drive...
Agriculture
FG, FAO, EBRD Begin December Mission to Boost Agricultural Investment
Nigeria has deepened its collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization Investment Centre and the European Bank for Reconstruction and...
Agribusiness
NADF Hosts Investment Forum to Boost Agribusiness Financing
The National Agricultural Development Fund has taken a major step toward reshaping agricultural financing in Nigeria by hosting its first...
AgribusinessBusiness
FG unveils ₦50bn Presidential Catalytic Seed Fund, S-RHP Programme
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Wednesday announced the creation of a ₦50bn Presidential Catalytic Seed Fund aimed at stimulating...
Livestock
Federal Government Launches National Council to Reform Livestock Sector
The Federal Government has launched the National Council on Livestock Development, a new policy and coordination body designed to drive...