Posts Tagged: #AgriPolicyReform
Presidential panel recommends freeze on N1tn rice imports
A Federal Government–backed agribusiness policy committee has recommended the formal closure of Nigeria’s existing rice import windows after new data revealed that the country’s rice surplus in 2025 was sustained primarily by unusually high import
Nigeria targets climate smart livestock feeding to cut emissions, raise output
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to scale climate-smart livestock feeding systems nationwide as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s food systems. The Minister of Livestock
FG expands market-oriented training to boost agribusiness growth
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has launched a new strategic capacity-building initiative aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s agricultural sector as a central driver of food security, economic diversification and employment creation. The
Govt urged on farmer-focused reform
Chief Executive Officer of Niji Foods, Kolawole Adeniji, has urged the Federal Government to implement urgent, farmer-focused reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s food production system, warning that without decisive action, recent gains in food price stability
Innovation, partnerships needed to build sustainable food systems – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed that innovation, technology, and strong partnerships remain central to building a sustainable food system for Africa’s largest urban center. Speaking at the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 2.0, themed “Thriving
Niger govt inaugurates committee to drive agricultural transformation
As part of strategic efforts to transform livestock production, the Niger State Government has inaugurated a 22-member Livestock Development Committee, mandated to design and implement progressive livestock policies aimed at enhancing productivity, animal health, and
