Posts Tagged: #PrivateSectorAgriculture
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 promises quick wins from livestock investments, partnerships
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged that ongoing partnerships and investment commitments in the livestock sector will yield tangible results in the coming months, following the inauguration of the maiden National Council on Livestock
Johnvents debuts in rice market, targets Senegal, The Gambia
In a strategic move aligning with its agribusiness diversification agenda, Johnvents Group, a prominent multinational agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate, has officially entered the African rice distribution market. The company achieved a milestone with its first
Minister commends JICA for support to Nigeria’s agric sector
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has secured a significant financial and technical lifeline, courtesy of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to strengthen its agricultural resilience and productivity. The support, valued at
Shettima urges more private investment in climate-smart agriculture
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the private sector to intensify investment in climate-smart agriculture technologies that optimize productivity, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency across Nigeria’s food systems. Speaking at a strategic workshop on
BATN Foundation set to empower young agripreneurs with N27m
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has announced a fresh commitment to fostering youth-driven agribusiness innovation through its 2025 Graduate Agripreneurship Programme (GAP). The initiative, set to provide N27 million in grants and access
Private sector innovation can drive agricultural development, transform economy — Minister
At the Stanbic IBTC Breakfast Summit in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized the pivotal role the private sector must play in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural landscape. Speaking on the theme “Driving
