Posts Tagged: #RuralEconomy
Factory farming poses fresh threat to Nigeria’s environment, public health — Experts
Environmental and food-sovereignty advocates have raised urgent concerns that Nigeria could face grave ecological and public-health consequences if it embraces large-scale industrial animal farming without strong regulation and oversight. Speaking in Lagos during a one-day
FG urged to end rice importation waivers, smuggling
The Competitive African Rice Forum—Nigeria Chapter (CARF-FSD Nigeria) has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s rice industry, citing unchecked importation, policy inconsistencies, and weak enforcement as severe threats to nearly two
How UK-sponsored £95m Initiative Will Benefit Nigeria’s Agribusiness, Climate Program
Propcom+, a UK-sponsored agricultural intervention project, has set a bold goal to uplift the incomes of four million Nigerians by 2030 through strategic agribusiness reforms. The initiative, which commenced in 2023 with £95 million in
Katsina expands dam project to boost irrigation, agriculture
The Katsina State Government has announced the upcoming launch of the second phase of the Danja Dam project, a significant step toward enhancing the state’s irrigation capacity and boosting agricultural productivity. This initiative aims to
Food prices drop in Taraba as farmers harvest crops
As harvest season progresses in Taraba State, prices of key food items have significantly dropped. Newly harvested maize now costs between N40,000 and N60,000 per 100kg bag, down from N60,000. Yam prices have halved, with
How Women, Youths Generate Income Through Fish Processing
“In the Uteh fish community of Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State, a group of enterprising women and youths are demonstrating the significant economic potential of secondary activities in the fish processing value chain. By focusing on
Gombe Grain Market Still Booms, 88 Years After Establishment
The ‘Tudun Hatsi’ market in Gombe metropolis, exclusively selling grains, remains vibrant 88 years after its establishment during Emir Haruna Umaru’s reign (1922–1935). Located on a hill opposite the old Gombe market, it consists of
