Posts Tagged: #AgriInvestment
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
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,
Lagos strengthens private, public partnerships on agriculture
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as a key pillar for transforming the state’s agricultural and livestock sectors, positioning Lagos as a model for sustainable food systems in
UN, India, Nigeria move to tackle food insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), alongside Indian and Nigerian experts, has convened at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, to explore strategies aimed at combating food insecurity and
C’River offers subsidised tractors to boost mechanised farming
As part of its People-First Agricultural Transformation Agenda, the Cross River State Government has launched the distribution of subsidised mini tractors to farmers’ cooperatives across the state, in a major push to advance mechanised agriculture
Nigeria eyes seed market growth to drive food security, export revenue
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has emphasized that Nigeria’s path to food security and export competitiveness hinges on farmers’ access to affordable, high-quality seeds. Speaking during a
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.
TELA maize recorded 50% yield advantage in pilot trials — FG
The Federal Government has announced significant progress with TELA maize, a genetically engineered crop designed to withstand pests and drought. According to Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA),
Nigeria, others unveil $8bn irrigation investment plan to boost food security
Ten Sahelian countries, including Nigeria, have launched a bold $8 billion irrigation investment blueprint to rehabilitate and expand 1.2 million hectares of farmland, in a major push to strengthen food security, combat climate change, and
Enugu govt seals landmark N100bn deal to revitalise Songhai Heneke farm
The Enugu State Government has entered into a ₦100 billion joint venture with Songhai Sustainable Initiative in Nigeria and Tribu Limited to transform the long-abandoned Heneke Integrated Farm into a world-class agro-industrial hub. The agreement,
