FG Boosts Agriculture with Free Fertilizers and N200bn Investment 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2025

Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari The Federal Government has taken major steps to improve food production in Nigeria. According to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, over N200 billion has been invested in agriculture. Additionally, 2,150,000

MTN Foundation, FG and Ogun Government Empower 1,000 Farmers Through Digital Agriculture 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 June 2025

The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Government and Ogun State Government, has launched AgriConnect—a digital agriculture initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 smallholder farmers with mobile-based agricultural tools and knowledge.  The project, launched on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, will provide selected farmers with access

Nestlé, FG Partner to Train Farmers and Boost Milk Production in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 June 2025

In a major step toward improving Nigeria’s dairy industry, the Federal Government and Nestlé Nigeria have launched a new initiative to train farmers and boost local milk production. This partnership was unveiled during the signing of a Letter of Intent between Nestlé and the Ministry of Livestock Development on World Milk Day 2025.  The programme […]

Why Nigerians Must Return to Agriculture: Afe Babalola Urges Government and Citizens 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 April 2025

Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) A Call to Go Back to the Land  Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), respected legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has called on Nigerians and all levels of government to return to agriculture as a way out of poverty, hunger, and unemployment. He made this appeal during a visit […]

Nestlé Rebrands Product to Boost Nutrition and Affordability for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 March 2025

Nestle In a move to enhance food accessibility and tackle nutritional deficiencies, Nestlé Nigeria has rebranded one of its products, reinforcing its commitment to affordable and healthy nutrition for Nigerians.  Commitment to Affordable Nutrition  Speaking at the launch, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini, emphasized that

First Lady Calls for Youth Involvement in Agriculture to Enhance Food Security in Nigeria 

Racheal A, The Insights 8 November 2024

First Lady Remi Tinubu in Abuja – ARDnig Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasizes the role of youth and women in strengthening food security by participating in agriculture. Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, she promotes home gardening and supports farming projects across Nigeria. With financial backing and educational programs from the government, Nigeria

Federal Government Supports 600,000 Small-Scale Farmers to Boost Food Production and Fight Inflation

Racheal A, The Insights 31 October 2024

Minister of Finance Mr. Wale Edun – ARDnig The Federal Government of Nigeria is backing 600,000 small-scale farmers to help reduce inflation by increasing food supply. This initiative, driven by Finance Minister Wale Edun, focuses on wet and dry season harvests, including wheat and rice cultivation across over a million hectares. By increasing food availability, […]

Nigeria’s Food Security Efforts: Ensuring Affordable Food for All 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 October 2024

Nigeria is taking steps to improve food security amid rising inflation, which has impacted food prices across the country. With a large portion of the population spending most of their income on basic food items, recent initiatives aim to make food more affordable, accessible, and available to Nigerians. The government has identified key challenges like […]

BUA Foods Expands to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 September 2024

Chairman BUA Group, Abdul-Samad Rabiu BUA Foods Plc has announced plans to expand its pasta production facility by partnering with FAVA, an Italian company known for making pasta equipment. This move aims to enhance food security in Nigeria.  Increasing Production Capacity Chairman of BUA Foods, Abdul Samad Rabiu, shared that the expansion is part of their […]

Nigeria’s Worsening Food Crisis, A Grim Reality Amid Government Confusion

Racheal A, The Insights 26 August 2024

Worsening food crisis in Nigeria – ARDnig Nigeria’s food crisis is worsening due to the dual impacts of dryness and floods, leading to high food prices and potential pest invasions. The government’s response has been criticized as inadequate, with a need for a more decentralized approach to food production and distribution. The Dual Catastrophe: Dryness