Posts Tagged: #ValueAddition
Minister seeks agricultural revolution to halt Nigeria’s import dependency
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has called for a bold agricultural revolution to end the country’s heavy import dependency and reposition the sector as a global export leader. Speaking at
Niger govt to plant 10 million shea trees
Niger State Government, through Niger Foods, has announced an ambitious plan to plant 10 million shea trees across 10,000 hectares to strengthen the state’s position as Nigeria’s shea industry hub. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed
FG, NCIA seal deal to transform Nigeria’s cassava industry
To mark World Cassava Day 2025, the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Nigeria Cassava Investment Accelerator (NCIA) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform cassava into a national economic driver. The
NSPRI empowers agri-preneurs to drive job creation, postharvest loss reduction
In a strategic move to reduce postharvest losses and promote agribusiness sustainability, the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) recently trained agri-preneurs on value addition and postharvest management. The two-day training, held on March 11–12
UK pledges £204m for Nigeria’s agriculture growth
The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving private-sector investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pledging to leverage £204 million to enhance climate-resilient farming and economic growth. This funding
Expert urges Oyo community to adopt agriculture, crafts for economic growth
The recently concluded Okeho Economic and Industrial Awareness Summit 2025 has brought to light the immense potential of agriculture and agribusiness in driving economic growth for the historic town of Okeho, Oyo State. The summit,
FG approves establishment of food processing equipment development institute in Ekiti
In a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s agri-food value chain, the Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Food Processing Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (FOPEMDI) in Ekiti State. This initiative, spearheaded by the
Southwest takes steps to achieve Fed Govt’s food security agenda
The Federal Government’s push for food self-sufficiency has received a major boost as Commissioners of Agriculture from the six Southwest states—Lagos, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, and Ekiti—have intensified efforts to transform rural agricultural landscapes into
Nigeria to benefit from $4.4bn agro-industrial investment – AfDB
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set for a significant transformation as the country secures a $4.4 billion investment to expand the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This
Ogun to establish ranches for meat processing
Ogun State is taking strategic steps to modernize its livestock industry with plans to establish ranching facilities aimed at improving meat processing and ensuring food safety. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced this initiative during a meeting
