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Friday, February 27, 2026

Agriculture

February 27, 2026

Dry Season: Gov Lawal distributes fertilisers, inputs to farmers

Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the distribution of fertilisers, inputs and equipment to dry-season farmers in Zamfara.

farmers
February 26, 2026

AfDB awards $16.6 million grant to IITA for agricultural technological development in Africa

AfDB said the new agreement would particularly improve technological development, strengthen seed systems, and broaden partnerships.

AfDB
February 26, 2026

Akwa Ibom assembly urges more private investments in agriculture

Ms Eyo said that the controlled environment ensured precision cultivation and consistent yields.

Akwa Ibom
February 26, 2026

Catholic Church says Tinubu postponing ‘evil days’ with food importation, demands mandatory e-transmission of election results

The Catholic bishops demanded mandatory real-time transmission of results from polling units to collation centres via BVAS and IReV to restore voter confidence.

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria
February 25, 2026

FG restates commitment to harnessing potential in cassava bioethanol

Mr Jayeoba stated, “Bio-economy has the capacity to bring many people out of poverty and improve energy and food security.”

cassava
February 25, 2026

Lagos farmers excited over World Bank $500 million loan

Lagos farmers have expressed joy over the World Bank’s proposed $500 million loan to the Nigerian agriculture sector, while calling for appropriate implementation.

February 24, 2026

SUBEB equips Kaduna pupils with modern farming techniques

Mr Sani said that the excursion was designed to expose pupils to real-life agricultural practices beyond classroom teaching.

SUBEB
February 24, 2026

Namibia eyes salmon farming to boost high-value exports

Ms Masake noted that establishing a domestic salmon value chain could attract foreign direct investment.

Salmon farming
February 24, 2026

Kaduna: ACReSAL begins erosion control, resettlement on Rigasa, Kawo, Zaria corridors

The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project in Kaduna has activated the Resettlement Action Plan for erosion-control works in Rigasa, Kawo, and Zaria.

Gully erosion in Kaduna
February 23, 2026

Plateau: Tomato farmers decry poor storage, processing facilities

Tomato farmers in Plateau have decried the lack of storage and processing facilities for the produce.

Tomato farmers