Nigeria to Increase Food Production with $134 Million AfDB Loan
The Federal Government has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support farmers in enhancing seeds and grain production across...
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Sterling Bank Empowers Women in Agriculture with $33M Investment
Sterling Bank has stated its commitment of $33m to low-interest financing for women in agriculture towards the growth of Nigeria’s food security and economic prosperity....
Farmers Urge Tinubu to Boost Cocoa Industry Funding
The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the lack of funding for the cocoa industry. In an open letter signed and released...
Katsina Expands Dam Project to Boost Agriculture, Irrigation
The Katsina State Government has announced plans to commence the second phase of the Danja Dam project, aimed at expanding irrigation infrastructure to enhance agricultural...
UN Fund Calls for Climate Adaptation Financing for Small-Scale Farmers
Ahead of the COP29 climate change summit, the United Nation’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has urged world leaders to agree on an ambitious...
Adesina Urges Investment in Africa as Tanzania Sets Agricultural Record
President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania said her country had reached 128 percent food security and is now exporting surplus to neighbouring countries. She was...
UN Warns of Worsening Food Insecurity in Nigeria
The United Nations (U.N) projects an increase of 7 million hungry people in Nigeria by August 2025. Nigeria is confronting one of its most severe...
Study Examines African Communities’ Land Restoration Efforts
Story highlights A new study from Stanford and CIRAD shows that African communities making local coalitions with strong governance structures are effectively tackling land degradation...
FG Targets 750,000 Hectares for Maize, Rice Farming
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate 750,000 hectares of land for maize, wheat, rice, and cassava farming through the National Agricultural Growth Scheme...
Chinese community, Nigerians celebrate New Yam Festival, gives scholarships
In line with the cultural relationships between Nigeria and China, the Igbo community in Amuwo Odofin local government area of Lagos State, in collaboration with...