Posts Tagged: NigeriaAgribusiness
US based firm to establish food processing hub in Ogun, targets cassava-based market growth
Shine Bridge Global (SBG), a U.S.-based food science and agribusiness company, has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its presence in Nigeria’s food processing sector through the launch of three cassava-based premixes and the establishment
FG unveils postharvest systems transformation programme
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), a bold initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to drastically reduce postharvest losses, stabilise food prices, and achieve national
BATNF, partners commit to boost cassava production in Osun
The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation, in collaboration with Cato Foods & Agroallied Global Concepts and the Osun State Government, has launched a new initiative to transform cassava production and empower smallholder farmers in
Biotechnology, Nigeria’s asset for national security — NBRDA DG
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has described biotechnology as one of Nigeria’s most valuable assets for safeguarding national security and driving sustainable development. Speaking on
Kwara govt distributes 14,180 tree seedlings to 255 schools
As part of the Food Systems Transformation Pathways (FSTP) agenda of the Federal Government, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, has launched the distribution of 14,180
Remi Tinubu, minister empower women farmers at national agro-value chain workshop
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women farmers as a critical step toward achieving food security and strengthening rural livelihoods. She gave this assurance at
Vision 2030: Nigeria projects sustainable agro-logistics at international agriculture expo
The just-concluded 7th Nigeria International Agriculture Expo (NIAEXPO 2025) spotlighted the country’s growing agricultural potential, innovations, and opportunities for global partnerships. Project Coordinator, Abiodun Olaniyi, said the Expo aimed to position Nigeria as a hub
NSDC gives 150,000 hectares of land to farmers for sugar production
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and potential investors to harness the abundant opportunities within Nigeria’s sugar industry. Speaking
FG to reduce post-harvest losses with introduction of agribusiness hubs
The Federal Government says strategically positioned Agribusiness Industrial Hubs can significantly reduce post-harvest losses for farmers, drive value addition, and enhance national economic growth. Speaking at the groundbreaking of the Atan-Ijaiye Agribusiness Industrial Hub in
Gambia seeks partnership with Kebbi govt to boost rice production
In a significant demonstration of intra-African collaboration, The Gambia has expressed intent to partner with Kebbi State, Nigeria, to replicate its rice production success as part of efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency. A high-level delegation
