Posts Tagged: #YouthInAgriculture
Kwara govt launches $57.2m livestock project for agricultural transformation
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) of Saudi Arabia, has launched a $57.2 million Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative to boost livestock production and promote rural development. According
NDDC splashes N60m on rice farmers to boost production
In a bid to enhance rice production and promote agribusiness in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has provided financial support and training to 300 rice farmers across the region. Each farmer
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.
FG, Niger sign agreement to engage 100,000 youth in agriculture
In a landmark initiative aimed at addressing food security and youth unemployment, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Niger State Government, and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Niger govt, NALDA partner to engage 100,000 youths in agriculture
In a strategic move to boost food security and youth employment, the Niger State Government, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
FG urges shift from subsistence to industrial agriculture
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the nation’s agriculture sector from a subsistence-based system into a fully industrialized agribusiness sector that drives economic growth and food security. This was the
Jigawa governor reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s wheat sufficiency
Jigawa State is making significant strides in wheat production, with Governor Umar Namadi reaffirming his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as Nigeria’s top wheat producer. Speaking at the 2025 Wheat Green Field Day in
UK to establish agritech hub in Oyo
Oyo State is set to leverage science and technology-based solutions to enhance agriculture and livestock production through a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre. As part of this collaboration, an Agritech Hub will
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.
NDDC trains 364 young farmers in agribusiness
In a bid to enhance agribusiness development and economic sustainability in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced training for 364 young farmers under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta
