Why NCMC seeks cocoa industry’s rejuvenation
Nigeria generated N356.16b worth of Cocoa beans and its allied products in 2023. It also accounted for 28.72 per cent of total agricultural exports (N1.24tr) in 2023 and 5.6 per cent of non-oil...
View ArticleAnniversary: Stakeholders call for timely implementation of agricultural...
Agriculture sector stakeholders in Nasarawa state have urged the Federal and the States government to ensure timely implementation of agricultural policies to enhance crop production and food security....
View ArticleCSOs applaud NASS over decision to probe introduction of GMOs in Nigeria
Civil Societies have lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to investigate the introduction of Genetically Modified Crops into the nation's food system, as well as halting approvals of new...
View ArticleStakeholders pledge support for technology-driven sector
Stakeholders in the agric sector have pledged their support to ensure a developed and technology-driven sector in Nigeria, noting that parents have important roles to play by inculcating agric values...
View ArticleWhy NCMC seeks cocoa industry’s rejuvenation
Nigeria generated N356.16b worth of Cocoa beans and its allied products in 2023. It also accounted for 28.72 per cent of total agricultural exports (N1.24tr) in 2023 and 5.6 per cent of non-oil...
View ArticleProject Waste4meal: ASEF International signs MOU with NGN, FIDAS on insect...
The Agricultural Social Entrepreneurship foundation (ASEF International) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the New Generation Nutrition (Netherlands) and FIDAS Africa on training of...
View ArticleWASIL donates shea nuts warehouses in Kwara
The West African Soy Industries Limited (WASIL) has announced the construction and donation of 100-tonne warehouses to women cooperatives in five Local Councils across Kwara State. The post WASIL...
View ArticleOne Year In Office: Stakeholders score Tinubu’s administration low in...
Despite the promises and the hypes by the current administration to transform the agricultural sector, for the country to attain its food sufficiency dream, stakeholders say the sector has seen little...
View ArticleFAO, others strategise on agric policy monitoring, impact to boost economy
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in partnership with other stakeholders, are strategising on the adoption of agricultural policy monitoring and impact on economy to boost the sector....
View ArticleTGI Group champions green, digital job creation for sustainable development
The TGI Group says it is advancing commitment to green and digital job creation as part of strategic HR initiatives. The Director of Group Human Resources of the firm, Akinkunle Akinpelu, disclosed...
View ArticleFirm unveils grain processing centre in Kano
Determined to harness agricultural potential and mitigate the dire threat of food insecurity in Nigeria, Buhler Nigeria has inaugurated an ultra-modern Grain Processing Innovation Centre (GPIC) in...
View ArticleNRCRI, TCGRI–CATAS collaborate to enhance higher agricultural productivity
Leveraging technological advancements and fostering collaborative research between China and Nigeria will significantly catalyse solutions to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in...
View ArticleOxfam, others move to boost local seed production among farmers
As part of efforts aimed at fostering resilient and sustainable agricultural system in the country, Oxfam in collaboration with other partners have launched the farmers’ field school project to enable...
View ArticleMinistry of Livestock Development: End in sight to farmers-herders crisis?
It appears the long-standing farmers-herders crisis disrupting Nigeria’s food security dream might soon be a thing of the past, if the objectives of the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development...
View ArticleTGI, FoodClique support vulnerable citizens with food
The Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group has reinforced its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating food items and essential supplies to indigent citizens in Ebute Metta, Lagos,...
View ArticleLafarge Africa empowers women entrepreneurs with N22m seed grants in Cross River
A Cement company – Lafarge Africa has initiated a programme, which supports 60 women-led businesses across its 13 host communities with N22m in seed grants. These communities span Akpabuyo, Akampa,...
View ArticleFirms advocate duty-free stockfish in Nigeria
The Royal Norwegian Embassy to Nigeria and the Norwegian Seafood Council have advocated for the inclusion of stockfish on the established duty-free list for specific food items. The post Firms advocate...
View ArticleLagos rebrands agric ministry, expands value chain
In its bid to enhance service delivery in the food sector, the Lagos State Government has rebranded the Ministry of Agriculture to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, with the creation of three...
View ArticleDuty-free import window confirms FG’s failure on food sufficiency
As more criticisms continue to trail the Federal Government’s duty-free import window for food commodities to tackle the rising inflation, sector players said the planned move is an admission of...
View ArticleGovt inaugurates committee to tackle malnutrition, others
The Federal Government has intensified efforts aimed at meeting the nutritional needs of all Nigerians, as part of plans to tackle malnutrition and the spread of preventable diseases in the country....
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