Posts Tagged: #FoodSecurityNigeria
Nigeria’s Oil Palm Growers to replant 1.5m hectares in industry revamp plan
In a landmark move to reinvigorate Nigeria’s oil palm sector, the Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has unveiled a 5-year Oil Palm Development Strategy (2024–2029) with the ambitious goal of replanting 1.5 million
New HJRBDA MD unveils plans to boost irrigation in three northern states
In a bold move to transform northern Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, has announced strategic plans to dramatically increase irrigation
Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) of Saudi Arabia, has launched a $57.2 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative to boost livestock production and promote rural development. According
AFEX projects grains price stability
Amid Nigeria’s ongoing food inflation crisis, AFEX has projected price stabilization for key staple grains—including maize, soybean, paddy rice, and sorghum—as the government implements a 150-day import duty waiver on maize. This policy move is
Agro exhibition: Stakeholders to address Nigeria’s post-harvest losses
The 10th edition of Nigeria’s Agrofood & Plastprintpack Exhibition, organized by FairTrade Messe, is set to provide a robust platform for addressing post-harvest losses in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. Scheduled for March 25-27, 2025, at the
FG to support 400,000 farmers for dry season
The Federal Government of Nigeria is ramping up efforts to enhance food security through strategic initiatives, including the second phase of support for dry season rice farming. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food
Poultry farmers explore options as cost of feed rises
Nigeria’s small-scale poultry farmers face mounting challenges as inflation drives feed costs to unprecedented levels, forcing many out of business while others operate below capacity. These challenges are acutely felt in the Oza-Nagogo community of
Food Crisis: Uzodimma Canvasses Special Funds for Agricultural Research
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for the establishment of a specialized research fund to address food insecurity in Nigeria and drive economic diversification through agriculture. Speaking as a guest lecturer at the
Port inefficiencies seen worsening food insecurity
Nigeria’s seaports, long plagued by congestion, regulatory bottlenecks, and corruption, are stifling the country’s trade potential and aggravating food insecurity. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Trade Policy Review, delays at ports, excessive tariffs,
Reinforcing Commitment to Nigeria’s Food Security through Impactful Initiatives
On World Food Day 2024, Olam Agri reaffirmed its dedication to Nigeria’s food security through impactful collaborations and initiatives. Under the Eko World Food Day initiative in partnership with the Lagos State government, Olam Agri
