Posts Tagged: #FoodSecurityNigeria
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
Investor confidence lifts agro-sector to N30.5tn output
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded a growth rate of 3.79% in the third quarter of 2025, contributing a substantial N30.5 trillion in nominal terms to the nation’s Gross Domestic
FG unveils national digital farmers registry platform
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR), a collaborative digital knowledge-exchange platform designed to create a unified, efficient, and secure agricultural ecosystem across Nigeria. The announcement was made by Senator Abubakar
Food prices drop in Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, say stakeholders
Food and agriculture stakeholders across Ogun, Oyo, and Kwara States have welcomed the ongoing decline in food prices, attributing the improvement to recent Federal Government policies and market interventions. A market survey conducted by the
IITA working to make Africa food-sufficient – Official
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving agricultural transformation and achieving food security in Nigeria through stronger partnerships and coordinated action. In a statement signed by Katherine Lopez, IITA’s
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,
NSPRI holds maiden postharvest loss reduction summer class for Lagos students
The Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) has concluded the maiden edition of its postharvest loss reduction summer class under the “Catch Them Young Initiative”, held in Lagos between August 4–21, 2025. The programme trained
Ekiti govt, firm sign pact for economic trees devt, 1,000 jobs creation
The Ekiti State Government has signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ENSHET Heights Global Limited for the development of economic trees in the state. The initiative, covering a 100-hectare portion of the Ogbese
FG, GIZ strategise to improve soil health, boost farmers’ income across Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving soil health, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing farmers’
