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FG earmarks N2.3trn for agriculture, technology in 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to allocate N2.3 trillion to the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, and Science, Technology and Innovation in the 2026 budget. While analysts describe the figure as
FG begins mass agricultural settlements project
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step toward reshaping rural development and food security by launching a mass housing and farming settlements project. This initiative, signed into reality through a Memorandum of
Nigeria must train farmers to boost farm yields, reduce food waste – Arzikin Noma MD
Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on smallholder farmers for staple grain production, particularly cereals and legumes such as sorghum and soybeans. However, structural challenges around yield per hectare, access to finance, technical capacity,
Industrialising agriculture: Enhancing national economies and sub-national entities
Nigeria’s agricultural sector expanded by 3.79% in Q3 2025, contributing N30.5 trillion to GDP in nominal terms, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Crop production remained the dominant driver with N20.13
Investor confidence lifts agro-sector to N30.5tn output
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 3.79% in the third quarter of 2025, contributing a substantial N30.5 trillion in nominal terms to the nation’s Gross Domestic
Kogi L-PRES to construct climate smart abattoir, five model slaughter houses
The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has secured approval to conduct feasibility studies and design a climate-smart abattoir in Lokoja, alongside plans to construct five model slaughterhouses across the state’s three
Ogun govt reaffirms commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, livestock producers
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security for farmers, herders, and livestock producers to safeguard food production and rural stability. This assurance came from the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security,
Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community
The Ondo State Government has endorsed a major agricultural investment initiative expected to drive economic growth, enhance food security, and revive previously abandoned agricultural infrastructure. The project, led by KONIG Agriculture Ltd and supported by
Why Nigeria still imports 70% of its milk — CODARAN director
Nigeria continues to rely heavily on imported milk, meeting only about 30% of its domestic demand through local production, according to Mr. Diana Abasi Akpanya, Executive Director of the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria
FG woos fund managers to tap into agric value-chain, bridge investment gap
The Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), has opened a fresh conversation with Nigeria’s financial sector to unlock deeper private investment into agriculture. At a breakfast meeting held in Lagos with leading
