Posts Tagged: #WorldBank
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
ACReSAL raises financial hope for irrigation farmers
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, backed by the World Bank, has finalized plans to construct a water conservator at the Boboji/River Lamurde waterway in Jalingo. This initiative is aimed at strengthening irrigation
Kwara farmers laud World Bank, L-PRES capacity training on fodder production
In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and promote sustainable farming practices, the Kwara State Government, in partnership with the World Bank and the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano, has successfully
Kogi activates dams, irrigation system to boost food production, power generation
The Kogi State Government plans to activate dams for irrigation, power generation, and distribution under the Sustainable Power Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) project, supported by the World Bank. Commissioner Yahaya Farouk highlighted that the Omi
Obaseki links rising inflation to failure to produce export
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki attributed Nigeria’s rising inflation to insufficient domestic production and lack of export goods. During a visit from the World Bank’s APPEALS Project team, Obaseki emphasized that Nigeria’s low production levels
Nasarawa governor sees ACReSAL as beacon of hope for agriculture
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, speaking through his deputy at a joint World Bank, FAO, and Federal Government Hybrid Implementation Support Mission for ACReSAL, highlighted the project’s pivotal role in tackling agricultural challenges in semi-arid
Alia commissions 33 tractors for smart agricultural activities
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, commissioned 33 new tractors and distributed N380 million to community groups for climate-smart agricultural activities under the ACReSAL scheme. He emphasized his administration’s commitment by contributing N1 billion
Cocoa, Oil Palm Projects In Cross River To Gulp $55m
“The World Bank, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other partners, has allocated $5 million for cocoa production and $50 million for palm fruit cultivation projects in Cross River State. Originally
