Tag:Agriculture Nigeria

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RISE Unveils Support Scheme for Women, Youth Agripreneurs in Northern Nigeria

A new business support programme targeting women and young agripreneurs has been launched in Bauchi, Kaduna and Kano states as part of efforts to...

Toyin Adebayo - August 18, 2026

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FG Pushes Procurement Strategy to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

ABUJA — The Federal Government has called for the adoption of strategic public procurement to strengthen logistics systems, reduce post-harvest losses and improve food...

Gladys Phillip - July 28, 2026

Politics

FG Targets 230,000 Jobs in Livestock Feed Initiative

ABUJA — The Federal Government has begun talks with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) to implement a major livestock development programme expected to...

Akeem Adebayo - July 22, 2026

Business

₦50bn Seed Fund: NASC Flags 40% Applicants as Briefcase Firms

ABUJA — The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has revealed that about 40 per cent of applicants seeking access to the ₦50 billion Presidential...

Shehu Danladi - July 8, 2026

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FG to Transform Wudil into West Africa Livestock Hub

KANO, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled plans to upgrade the Wudil Livestock Market in Kano State into a world-class hub, positioning it...

Salisu Sani-Idris - July 4, 2026

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SEDC, Enugu Sign MoU to Boost Agro Development

Abuja, Nigeria — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) and the Enugu State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the...

Uche Kingsley - June 26, 2026

Business

FG Saves ₦61.6bn with Early Fertiliser Procurement Ahead of 2026 Planting Season

The Federal Government has saved an estimated ₦61.58 billion through early fertiliser procurement, cushioning Nigerian farmers from the impact of a growing global supply...

Akeem Adebayo - June 15, 2026