Posts Tagged: #PublicPrivatePartnership
FG inspects Makurdi irrigation project, explains next step
In a major move to scale up irrigated agriculture and enhance rural infrastructure, Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has conducted an on-site inspection of the Mbakuv irrigation project in Makurdi
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
FG to clear 500 hectares of land for ranching in Benue – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to clear 500 hectares of land in Benue State to facilitate ranching and dairy production, as part of a broader effort to modernize Nigeria’s livestock industry. Minister of Livestock
NALDA’s 10-year plan to optimise 5m hectares in five years
In a significant step toward transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched a 10-year strategic plan (2025–2035) to enhance land development and boost food security. The initiative targets the
1,895m smallholder women farmers get climate-resilient agric support in Kano
No fewer than 1,895 smallholder women farmers in Nigeria are set to benefit from an income-boosting initiative under the Propcom Plus project, a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) program designed to promote climate-resilient and
Ondo govt outlines initiatives to boost food production
The Ondo State government has reinforced its commitment to boosting food production and agribusiness development through enhanced farmer-government collaboration. In a strategic meeting with farmers in Akure, Mr. Wemimo Akinsola, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)
Sierra Leone President, Makinde call for revolution in Africa’s agricultural sector
The drive to revolutionize Africa’s agricultural sector gained momentum as President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State emphasized the need for innovative agricultural strategies to boost food production.
Lagos govt, Netherlands launch solar-powered cold storage facility to tackle post-harvest losses
In a strategic move to tackle Nigeria’s persistent postharvest losses, the Netherlands government, in collaboration with Lagos State, has launched the Polar Store—a solar-powered cold storage facility designed to revolutionize food preservation and pharmaceutical storage.
Jigawa governor reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s wheat sufficiency
Jigawa State is making significant strides in wheat production, with Governor Umar Namadi reaffirming his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as Nigeria’s top wheat producer. Speaking at the 2025 Wheat Green Field Day in
Niger govt to reduce food prices ahead Ramadan season
As food inflation continues to pose challenges across Nigeria, the Niger State government, under Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, is taking proactive steps to stabilize food prices ahead of the Ramadan season. In a recent meeting
