Posts Tagged: NigeriaAgribusiness
Women break barrier in livestock, crop production
Women crop farmers and pastoralists in Benue State are actively challenging socio-economic barriers to improve their livelihoods, as they unite in pursuit of better opportunities for income generation. Vera Aondohemba, a groundnut farmer from Ikpam
Nigeria close to achieving food security – Minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to abundant and nutritious food, leveraging dry season farming as a critical pillar for national food security. The Minister of Agriculture
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
Yobe to showcase products in Morocco
The upcoming Meknes International Trade Fair in Morocco presents a significant opportunity for Yobe State to showcase its agricultural potential and attract both domestic and international investors. The Association of Regions (Governor’s Forum) in Morocco
Nigeria to benefit from $4.4bn agro-industrial investment – AfDB
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a significant transformation as the country secures a $4.4 billion investment to expand the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This
Ogun to establish ranches for meat processing
Ogun State is taking strategic steps to modernize its livestock industry with plans to establish ranching facilities aimed at improving meat processing and ensuring food safety. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this initiative during a meeting
Council acquires bush-clearing machines for farmers
In preparation for the 2025 farming season, the Chairman of Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, Joseph Gbenu, has announced the acquisition of new grading machines to enhance agricultural productivity and assist
500 exhibitors for Abuja Chamber’s fair on farm technology
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with Autodex Nigeria Limited and Afreximbank, is set to host the inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies (FARMFATECH) Expo 2024. Scheduled for November 5-7, this
Food inflation: Seven imported wheat vessels arrive Nigeria
Nigeria is set to receive approximately 688,793 metric tonnes of bulk wheat, with shipments distributed across key ports, including Apapa and Tincan in Lagos, Calabar in Cross River State, and Rivers Port in Rivers State.
Third agribusiness roundtable conference opens in Uyo
The Agribusiness Roundtable International Conference, UYO 2024, has commenced at Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event aligns with Akwa Ibom’s ARISE Agenda, an economic blueprint focusing on agricultural transformation
