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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. The appointment is aimed at advancing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector, a key area of the administration’s national development strategy.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged increased investments in climate-smart agriculture, regenerative farming, and digital innovations to enhance Nigeria’s food security and resilience. Speaking at a strategic workshop on agriculture and food security in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the vital role of the private sector in transforming the country’s agricultural sector.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $2.238 million to strengthen youth employment in agriculture, funding 10 Agricultural Research Centres and five Agroecology and Organic Production Centres, including Songhai Centres, across the region. Announced during a workshop in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin, the initiative aims to…
The Jigawa State Government has committed to training youths involved in wheat cultivation in the Birnin Kudu Local Government Area as part of efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and job creation. Governor Umar Namadi made the pledge during an inspection of wheat farms in the area, where he commended the…
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the N1.5 trillion recapitalization of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Senator Barau made this statement on Thursday after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BOA for a…
In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food…
In a significant boost to agricultural productivity, the Federal Government, through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme – Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP), has provided essential support to 15,000 wheat farmers in Zamfara State under its Dry Season Farming Intervention. Dr. Adamu Abubakar, the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…
The Federal Government has called on food retailers to adjust their prices to reflect the recent drop in food costs, ensuring that Nigerians benefit from the relief. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Abubakar Kari, made the appeal during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day in Ringim Local…
Jigawa State has achieved a significant milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, recording a bumper wheat harvest after cultivating over 105,000 hectares of wheat. This success is a result of collaboration between the federal and state governments, which have provided essential subsidies to farmers, empowering them to scale up production. Senator…
The Federal Government has announced plans to clamp down on unregistered and fraudulent cooperative societies as part of a broader initiative to reform and revitalize the sector. The move, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, aims to enhance accountability and ensure cooperatives contribute meaningfully to national development.…
