NDDC’s $500 Million Agriculture Fund: How Farmers, Agribusinesses and Investors Can Benefit (2026 Guide) 

The Insights 16 July 2026

The NDDC Agriculture Fund is a new $500 million investment initiative launched by the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to transform agriculture across the nine Niger Delta states. The fund aims to attract investors,

BOA Begins Distribution of Farm Inputs to 500,000 Farmers: How to Become a Beneficiary in Nigeria 

The Insights 30 June 2026

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has launched the distribution of maize seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products to about 500,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Fund.  The initiative is designed to boost food security, increase agricultural productivity, and improve rural

Bank of Agriculture’s New Roadmap: How Nigerian Farmers and Agribusinesses Can Benefit from BOA Loans and Financial Support

The Insights 26 June 2026

The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) has announced a new strategy to improve access to agricultural finance, strengthen rural economies, and support the Federal Government’s drive to achieve food security. The initiative focuses on making financial services more accessible to genuine farmers while modernising the bank’s operations across Nigeria. 

How Nigerian Students Can Access Food Security Research Grants: Lessons from University of Abuja Scholars

The Insights 16 June 2026

Twenty-five final-year students from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Abuja have received Food Security Research Grants worth over ₦3.2 million under the Nigeria Food Security Scholars Programme.  The initiative, supported by the Nigerian Food Security Project, aims to encourage research-based solutions to Nigeria’s growing

How Nigerians Can Benefit from the World Bank’s $500m AGROW Fund for Farmers in 2026 

The Insights 3 April 2026

Nigeria’s agricultural sector has received a major boost as the World Bank approved a $500 million credit facility under the AGROW Project (Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth). The six-year programme is designed to help up to one million smallholder farmers, improve food production, create jobs, and strengthen market access across the country. 

Nigerians Struggle to Access N40,000 Subsidized Rice 

The Insights 9 September 2024

The Federal Government launched the sale of 30,000 metric Tonnes of rice at a subsidized price of N40,000 per 50kg bag on September 5, 2024. This initiative, flagged off by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to ensure that “Nigerians do not go to […]