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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Agriculture

September 3, 2026

FG backs sustainable mechanisation, commends NADF

The federal government has commended the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) for strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural mechanisation drive through skills development.

Agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari
September 1, 2026

Plateau agriculture commissioner pledges to prioritise food security 

Mr Gai said the ministry under his leadership would focus on policies and programmes that ensure the availability and affordability of food in the state.

Map of Plateau State
September 1, 2026

Agriculture ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠⁠‍‍‍‌can lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty, says ACCI

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says agriculture accounts for about 23.16 per cent of Nigeria’s real GDP and can lift millions out of poverty.

Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Investment
August 29, 2026

FG inaugurates first national pilot ranching programme in Adamawa

The minister said the Adamawa government had allocated approximately 9,600 hectares for the project.

Idi Maiha
August 28, 2026

Women farmers need easier access to land: Ebonyi IFAD–VCDP

The SPC noted that most women pay for or rent land to cultivate.

Ebonyi State Map
August 28, 2026

FG inaugurates second international border animal quarantine facility in Adamawa

The minister said the facility is a major milestone in the federal government’s efforts to strengthen animal health.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
August 28, 2026

FG, IFAD-VCDP empower 3,256 women rice, cassava farmers in Kogi

He urged stronger branding and market linkages so that products of women farmers could compete in urban markets.

Women farmers
August 28, 2026

FG backs proposed national forest association, seeks greater investment

The proposed association will provide a broad-based platform to promote investment, development, and sustainable growth across the forest value chain.

forest
August 28, 2026

1,020 Abia ‌youths, women begin LIFE-ND agri-enterprises training

The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises-Niger Delta, LIFE-ND project has onboarded 1,020 youths and women in Abia for training in agri-enterprises.

Abia youths,
August 28, 2026

Customs intercepts endangered wildlife on Kano-Daura road, arrests three suspects

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa area command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three suspects on the Kano-Daura Road.