The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), has launched the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme, an initiative aimed at increasing food production and improving the livelihoods of farmers across the country. The
A new report by the World Bank Group reveals that better management of water in agriculture could create up to 245 million long-term jobs globally, with many opportunities expected in sub-Saharan Africa. The report, titled “Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet,” highlights how smarter water use can
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde The Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency has announced a new loan programme aimed at empowering young farmers and boosting agriculture across Oyo State. The initiative is set to begin soon and is designed to help youths build sustainable agribusiness ventures. What the Loan Scheme Is About The programme, known […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Federal Government has introduced a set of agricultural reforms and incentives aimed at creating 21 million jobs and reducing Nigeria’s dependence on food imports. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja. Vice President
FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its FirstBank Agric and Export Conference, designed to strengthen Nigeria’s agriculture and non-oil export sectors. With the theme “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export-Driven Economy”, the conference aims to help stakeholders tap into global trade opportunities and grow Nigeria’s economy beyond oil. The event will
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 bags of fertilizers were distributed free of charge to farmers across the country
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
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 […]
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 […]
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















