Posts Tagged: #AgriInvestment
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
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
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 promises quick wins from livestock investments, partnerships
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged that ongoing partnerships and investment commitments in the livestock sector will yield tangible results in the coming months, following the inauguration of the maiden National Council on Livestock
Lagos rolls out 25% subsidy on key staples ahead of festive season
The Lagos State Government has introduced a 25 percent subsidy on essential food items and launched the second phase of the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, designed to cushion the effects of rising food costs
50-hectare cassava farm boosts Abia LG’s mechanised drive
The Mayor of Isuikwuato Local Government Area and Chairman of ALGON, Abia State, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke, has broken a 35-year record with the reintroduction of mechanised farming alongside a broad range of governance and infrastructure
HortiNigeria secures 75% credit guarantee, ₦500m boost for tomato farmers
The Dutch-funded HortiNigeria programme has secured a significant policy breakthrough with the Federal Government’s approval of a 75 per cent Credit Risk Guarantee (CRG) for tomato crate financing — a strategic move projected to unlock
Urgent path to agricultural prosperity
In a bold call for transformation, agricultural stakeholders are urging Nigeria and its regions to move beyond traditional farming practices and embrace a future powered by digital technology and efficient logistics. The new frontier, they
