Posts Tagged: #InclusiveAgriculture
Why Cavista Holdings’ investment in Matna Foods matters for Nigeria’s cassava economy
The acquisition of Matna Foods Company Limited by Agbeyewa Industries Limited, an agribusiness subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s cassava value chain, targeting long-standing gaps in production, processing and industrial utilisation.
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
Nigeria must train farmers to boost farm yields, reduce food waste – Arzikin Noma MD
Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to rely heavily on smallholder farmers for staple grain production, particularly cereals and legumes such as sorghum and soybeans. However, structural challenges around yield per hectare, access to finance, technical capacity,
Aiyedatiwa approves $42m agricultural city project in Ondo community
The Ondo State Government has endorsed a major agricultural investment initiative expected to drive economic growth, enhance food security, and revive previously abandoned agricultural infrastructure. The project, led by KONIG Agriculture Ltd and supported by
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
FG vows to sustain drop in food prices
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to maintain the recent decline in staple food prices by strengthening interventions across all major agricultural value chains. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food
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
FG, NCIA seal deal to transform Nigeria’s cassava industry
To mark World Cassava Day 2025, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform cassava into a national economic driver. The
Expert calls for youth empowerment to drive sustainable agric development
In a bold appeal to drive youth participation and transform Nigeria’s agri-food sector, the founder of UMèRA Farms Nigeria Limited, Olamide Alao-Akala, has called on the Federal Government to dismantle bureaucratic barriers and scale youth-focused
Food security: FG begins major review of Nigeria’s agricultural laws
In a bold step to align Nigeria’s agricultural framework with current realities, the Federal Government has convened a high-level legislative workshop in Abuja aimed at reviewing and reforming decades-old agricultural laws. This initiative, spearheaded by
