Posts Tagged: #AgriTransformation
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
Factory farming poses fresh threat to Nigeria’s environment, public health — Experts
Environmental and food-sovereignty advocates have raised urgent concerns that Nigeria could face grave ecological and public-health consequences if it embraces large-scale industrial animal farming without strong regulation and oversight. Speaking in Lagos during a one-day
Nigeria targets vast agri-investment through new soil health scheme
Nigeria has taken a landmark step toward transforming its agricultural productivity with the launch of the National Farmers Soil Health Scheme — a data-driven initiative aimed at ushering in precision agriculture and attracting both local
Ekiti, others to participate in $600m RAAMP’s scale-up project
The Ekiti State Government has signed a Subsidiary Loan Agreement (SLA) to participate in the scale-up phase of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) — a $600 million initiative aimed at expanding rural
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
FG unveils farmers’ soil health scheme
The Federal Government has launched the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS) — a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping farmers with practical knowledge and digital insights into soil management to improve productivity, enhance food quality,
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
FAO launches food, agriculture policy monitoring review
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has unveiled the 2025 Nigeria Food and Agriculture Policy Monitoring Review (PMR) in
