Nigeria Begins Mid-Term Review of ACReSAL Project
JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a comprehensive mid-term assessment of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project after three years of implementation nationwide.…
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Agriculture
Katsina Governor Approves Five New Secondary Schools to Boost Rural Education Access
KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the establishment of five new secondary schools, a major step aimed at…
IITA Launches Mechanised Irrigation to Speed Crop Development
IBADAN, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has unveiled advanced irrigation systems and mechanised farm equipment designed to accelerate the development…
Edo Receives $100m Palm Oil Investment
EDO, Nigeria – Edo State government has welcomed a $100 million foreign investment in palm oil, as Governor Monday Okpebholo pledges strong backing for…
Lagos Launches Biofortified Rice to Tackle Widespread Malnutrition
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has unveiled biofortified rice production at its Imota Rice Mill, making it one of the few Nigerian states capable…
Food Prices Fall Nationwide as NBS Reports Major Decline
ABUJA, Nigeria – Prices of major staples—including beans, garri, maize, and tomatoes—drop further across Nigeria, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) September…
NAFDAC Sounds Alarm as Antibiotic Misuse Threatens Nigeria’s Food Chain
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns that Nigeria faces a growing public health threat as…
Opposition Claims Government Manipulates Food Prices Amid Rising Hardship
ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of using food pricing as a political tool, arguing that recent…
FG, Katsina Begin Plan to Convert Grazing Reserves to Ranches
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and Katsina State Government have agreed to convert approximately 123,000 hectares of grazing reserves into modern ranches and…
IITA, UN Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has renewed its commitment to advancing agricultural transformation and food security in Nigeria through…