Posts Tagged: #AfCFTA
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
NALDA, firm seal investment deal to boost agribusiness
In a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s transition from subsistence farming to an investment-driven agricultural economy, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Arzikim Noma, an agribusiness firm,
US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade
The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has partnered with the Federal Government of Nigeria to drive innovative trade solutions aimed at strengthening agricultural growth and food security. Speaking at a roundtable in Abuja, Mr.
NSDC gives 150,000 hectares of land to farmers for sugar production
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and potential investors to harness the abundant opportunities within Nigeria’s sugar industry. Speaking
Johnvents debuts in rice market, targets Senegal, The Gambia
In a strategic move aligning with its agribusiness diversification agenda, Johnvents Group, a prominent multinational agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate, has officially entered the African rice distribution market. The company achieved a milestone with its first
Kaduna boosts agric budget, allocates N74.2bn to sector
In a bold policy shift aimed at revitalizing agriculture, the Kaduna State Government has allocated ₦74.2 billion—9.36% of its 2025 budget—to the agricultural sector, marking a 5,000% increase from the previous allocation in 2023. This
Odu’a group seeks collaboration with Adeleke on mining, agriculture
The management of Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) has sought the collaboration of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to secure land for large-scale agricultural ventures and support for mining licenses through a newly formed
SAPZ will transform Nigeria’s agricultural landscape —Shettima
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony
UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving private-sector investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pledging to leverage £204 million to enhance climate-resilient farming and economic growth. This funding
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
