BOA Expands Support for Women Farmers: How Nigerian Women Can Benefit from Agricultural Finance 

The Insights 17 August 2026

Women farmers in Bwari area council, FCT. Credit: BOA The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) is strengthening support for women farmers by improving access to agricultural finance, farm inputs, technology, mechanisation and markets. The move is important because women remain major contributors to

FG Begins Training 4,000 Tractor Operators to Create Jobs and Boost Food Production in Nigeria 

The Insights 4 August 2026

Nigeria’s drive towards modern agriculture has received a major boost as the Federal Government begins the training of 4,000 tractor operators under its national agricultural mechanisation programme. The initiative is expected to improve food production, create employment opportunities for young Nigerians, and strengthen the

FG Distributing 10 million Fertiliser Bags to Farmers: How to Benefit from the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support Programme

The Insights 23 July 2026

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 programme is expected to support over two million smallholder farmers by

World Bank: Smarter Water Use Could Create 245 million Jobs by 2050

The Insights 25 March 2026

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

Oyo Youth Agribusiness Loan Scheme 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply and Benefit 

The Insights 19 March 2026

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 […]

FG Unveils Agricultural Reforms, Targets 21 million Jobs 

The Insights 17 September 2025

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 Conference to Boost Agriculture and Non-Oil Exports in Nigeria 

The Insights 14 August 2025

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

FG Boosts Agriculture with Free Fertilizers and N200bn Investment 

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 bags of fertilizers were distributed free of charge to farmers across the country

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

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 

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 […]