Posts Tagged: Agribusiness
Why Cavista Holdings’ investment in Matna Foods matters for Nigeria’s cassava economy
The acquisition of Matna Foods Company Limited by Agbeyewa Industries Limited, an agribusiness subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s cassava value chain, targeting long-standing gaps in production, processing and industrial utilisation.
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,
Oyo govt urges youths, students to embrace modern agricultural practices
In line with the 2025 World Food Day theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the Oyo State Government has reiterated the critical role of youth and students in driving the
Poultry farmers call for subsidies as cost of production soars
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Egg Day 2025, the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has raised an urgent call for government support to prevent
Kogi ACReSAL harvests first greenhouse produce
A landmark moment in Nigeria’s agricultural innovation and climate resilience was marked with the inaugural harvest of greenhouse-grown cucumbers at the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), made possible through a collaborative effort between the Kogi ACReSAL
Tinubu’s approval of forest security, boost for agric sector — Rep Fatoba
In a move widely regarded as a critical intervention for Nigeria’s agricultural recovery, Hon. Olusola Fatoba, a member of the House of Representatives, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the
ECOWAS trains 300 Nigerian youths in agribusiness, organic value chains
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rolled out a major agribusiness and organic farming training programme in Nigeria, designed to equip young entrepreneurs with practical skills to turn agriculture into profitable ventures,
Lagos govt reiterates commitment to data-driven agriculture
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a more resilient and profitable agricultural sector through the adoption of data-driven solutions and proactive measures against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Speaking at the All Farmers
NBRDA, firm sign MoU to boost sustainable agriculture
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with grassroots initiative One Hectare One Family (1H1F) to advance agricultural biotechnology and empower rural households through sustainable farming. The
