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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Agriculture

October 16, 2026

FAO‌⁠ ‍‍⁠inaugurates Nigeria youth-led agrifood transformation forum

The unveiling positions Nigeria within a growing global network of over 100 WFF chapters worldwide.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
October 15, 2026

Group canvasses investment in day-old chick production

Mr Adeshola said the rising cost of day-old chicks was detrimental to poultry sector growth.

Chicks
October 15, 2026

WAF advocate investment in technology, storage to strengthen food security

Mr Isong urged stakeholders to translate their commitments into practical projects, measurable outcomes and sustainable investments.

World Agriculture Forum
October 15, 2026

NSE, AGESI sign MoU to advance Nigeria’s climate-resilient engineering, sustainability leadership

The NSE-AGESI partnership gives Nigerian engineers globally aligned tools and evidence frameworks to address the climate crisis and infrastructure fragility.

NSE chairman Olufemi Dare
October 14, 2026

FG ‌‍distributes fertilisers to 5,040 Bauchi farmers

The federal government distributed fertilisers to 5,040 farmers in Bauchi State under the National Agricultural Development Fund.

October 13, 2026

FAO, Adamawa govt activate climate-resilient livelihoods strategy

Mr Yahaya noted that the initiative offered an important model for addressing livelihood challenges.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
October 13, 2026

FG to launch project WHEAT-NESS to bolster local wheat industry

The minister said the Made-in-Nigeria campaign would promote consumer confidence.

October 13, 2026

Gov Namadi seeks modern agric research to boost food security

Governor Umar Namadi urged researchers to prioritise practical studies to tackle climate challenges, boost crop production and enhance food security.

Jigawa governor
October 12, 2026

World Bank mobilising $6 billion for Nigeria targeting agriculture, MSMEs, 850,000 jobs

AGROW is expected to mobilize approximately $220 million from agribusiness firms and a further $22 million from certified seed producers.

Lagos City Sunset. Photo: Daniel Amao, World Bank
October 9, 2026

Tinubu govt to plant 20 billion trees for Nigerians, says Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will achieve food sovereignty through mechanisation, climate-smart agriculture, high-yield seeds and modern farming practices.