Posts Tagged: #RuralDevelopment
50-hectare cassava farm boosts Abia LG’s mechanised drive
The Mayor of Isuikwuato Local Government Area and Chairman of ALGON, Abia State, Hon. Chinedu Ekeke, has broken a 35-year record with the reintroduction of mechanised farming alongside a broad range of governance and infrastructure
Urgent path to agricultural prosperity
In a bold call for transformation, agricultural stakeholders are urging Nigeria and its regions to move beyond traditional farming practices and embrace a future powered by digital technology and efficient logistics. The new frontier, they
FG restates commitment to food sovereignty
In a renewed effort to achieve national food sovereignty and boost seed system resilience, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing agricultural innovation through strategic global partnerships. Speaking at the 2025
Ekiti, others to participate in $600m RAAMP’s scale-up project
The Ekiti State Government has signed a Subsidiary Loan Agreement (SLA) to participate in the scale-up phase of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) — a $600 million initiative aimed at expanding rural
NALDA, firm seal investment deal to boost agribusiness
In a move aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s transition from subsistence farming to an investment-driven agricultural economy, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Arzikim Noma, an agribusiness firm,
Tinubu’s approval of forest security, boost for agric sector — Rep Fatoba
In a move widely regarded as a critical intervention for Nigeria’s agricultural recovery, Hon. Olusola Fatoba, a member of the House of Representatives, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the
Ondo govt inaugurates steering committee for agricultural investments
Ondo State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee for the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA), a major step toward advancing food security, inclusive land governance, and sustainable agricultural development. The inauguration,
NBRDA, firm sign MoU to boost sustainable agriculture
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with grassroots initiative One Hectare One Family (1H1F) to advance agricultural biotechnology and empower rural households through sustainable farming. The
Bauchi Reps member launches fertilizer, farm implements distribution
In a strong move to support farmers and strengthen food systems at the constituency level, Hon. Ismail Haruna Dabo, Member of the House of Representatives for Toro Federal Constituency in Bauchi State, formally launched the
FG to commercialise pasture production, address conflicts
The Federal Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has announced a bold move to commercialise pasture production in Nigeria, targeting the resolution of long-standing drivers of conflict in the livestock sector
