Posts Tagged: #YouthEmpowerment
FG, World Bank train 300 youths on agribusiness for self-reliance, food security
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a nationwide youth empowerment and skills development initiative aimed at transforming the country’s agrifood landscape. The programme, which officially began on October
Oyo govt begins training for youths in operation of tractors
The Oyo State Government has launched a four-day training programme for youths on tractor operation, as part of its broader drive to scale mechanised agriculture and reduce rural unemployment. The programme, which commenced in the
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
Ondo govt restates commitment to women’s participation in agriculture
In a move to boost women’s participation in agriculture and promote food security in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched an agricultural empowerment initiative aimed at equipping young female farmers with modern farming techniques.
NDDC trains Abia youths in rice farming
In a strategic move to enhance agricultural productivity and food security in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a commercial-scale rice farming training program for youths in Abia State. This
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
Bauchi govt set to boost agriculture with ‘Irrigate Nigeria’ project
The Bauchi State Government has officially launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project, a transformative initiative aimed at expanding all-season farming and enhancing food security. This project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which
BATN Foundation set to empower young agripreneurs with N27m
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has announced a fresh commitment to fostering youth-driven agribusiness innovation through its 2025 Graduate Agripreneurship Programme (GAP). The initiative, set to provide N27 million in grants and access
Barau allocates N2.79 billion to boost agriculture in northwest
In a strategic effort to rejuvenate agriculture in Northwestern Nigeria, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has introduced a ₦279 billion loan initiative aimed at empowering 558 young farmers across the seven states in the region.
After 6 years delay, NDDC kickstarts LIFE-ND agro empowerment for three states
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially launched a long-awaited $30 million agro-empowerment program aimed at supporting 12,750 beneficiaries across Rivers, Imo, and Akwa Ibom states. This initiative is part of the Livelihood Improvement
