Posts Tagged: #RuralEmpowerment
FG earmarks N2.3trn for agriculture, technology in 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to allocate N2.3 trillion to the Ministries of Agriculture and Food Security, and Science, Technology and Innovation in the 2026 budget. While analysts describe the figure as
FG begins mass agricultural settlements project
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step toward reshaping rural development and food security by launching a mass housing and farming settlements project. This initiative, signed into reality through a Memorandum of
Lagos rolls out 25% subsidy on key staples ahead of festive season
The Lagos State Government has introduced a 25 percent subsidy on essential food items and launched the second phase of the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme, designed to cushion the effects of rising food costs
C’River offers subsidised tractors to boost mechanised farming
As part of its People-First Agricultural Transformation Agenda, the Cross River State Government has launched the distribution of subsidised mini tractors to farmers’ cooperatives across the state, in a major push to advance mechanised agriculture
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
Bauchi: Reps member distributes 1,950 bags of fertiliser to constituents
As part of ongoing efforts to support farmers in his constituency, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, Member of the House of Representatives for Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, has procured 1,950 bags of NPK 15-15-15 fertiliser for distribution
FG trains women, special needs farmers on sack farming, home gardening
As part of efforts to deepen food security and inclusivity in Nigeria’s agri-food system, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has launched a training initiative focused on sack farming and home gardening targeted
Women break barrier in livestock, crop production
Women crop farmers and pastoralists in Benue State are actively challenging socio-economic barriers to improve their livelihoods, as they unite in pursuit of better opportunities for income generation. Vera Aondohemba, a groundnut farmer from Ikpam
Kogi govt urged to focus more on agriculture
The Executive Director of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Dr. Patrick Adebola, has commended Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s strides in governance, infrastructure, and human resource development. He noted
New cassava growing method transforming Kaltungo communities
For decades, cassava farming has been a cornerstone of food security and livelihood for families in the Kaltungo Emirate of Gombe State. Today, this age-old practice is undergoing a remarkable transformation, thanks to an innovative
