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

Adetutu A, 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

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

Adetutu A, 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, support agribusinesses, create jobs, and strengthen food security in Nigeria. 

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

Adetutu A, 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. 

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

Adetutu A, 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

FG Unveils Agricultural Reforms, Targets 21 million Jobs 

Adetutu A, 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

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

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 […]