Posts Tagged: #Agriculture
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
River basin authorities promise improved irrigation, agribusiness expansion
Nigeria’s River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have declared a renewed commitment to expanding agricultural activities through large-scale irrigation and agribusiness ventures in response to the national food security crisis declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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
Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to abundant and nutritious food, leveraging dry season farming as a critical pillar for national food security. The Minister of Agriculture
Barau allocates N2.79 billion to boost agriculture in northwest
In a strategic effort to rejuvenate agriculture in Northwestern Nigeria, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has introduced a ₦279 billion loan initiative aimed at empowering 558 young farmers across the seven states in the region.
States to receive $30m by meeting RAAMP project’s criteria – FG
The Federal Government has announced a landmark initiative aimed at transforming rural communities and bolstering Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape. In a recent address at the 8th RAAMP (Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project) Implementation Support Mission
Spike in cost of irrigation lands as farmers flock Taraba
In a significant shift within Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape, thousands of farmers are flocking to Taraba State for dry season rice production, drawn by vast, fertile lands and the promise of good yields. Recent reports from
NADF to facilitate supply of 10,000 tractors in 5 years
Nigeria is facing a pivotal moment in its agricultural development, as highlighted by Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Speaking at the 32nd convocation of the Federal University of
Jigawa wheat farmers hopeful as state gov’t offers 75% subsidy
For years, wheat farmers in Nigeria have faced significant obstacles, including limited access to subsidized farm inputs and agricultural financing. However, a new initiative in Jigawa State aims to address these concerns. Governor Umar Namadi
Sterling One Foundation partners firm on food security
In a significant push for food security across Africa, Sterling One Foundation has announced its collaboration with Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA), a major initiative set to address critical agricultural issues on the continent. The event,
