IFAD wants more investments in rural development, better ways to mobilize funding
Omeiza Bilal President of the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), Alvaro Lario, has said that the best chance of delivering...
Agriculture
Nigeria’s food importation policy could destroy country’s agriculture, warns Akinwumi Adesina
The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive...
Ebonyi govt approves N30m to revamp rice mills in 3 senatorial zone
Amarachi Ehia, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Executive Council on Thursday approved N5bn for social and rural development projects in the...
Food import window: FG assure Nigerians of high quality maize, wheat
Omeiza Bilal The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it would ensure the maize and wheat that would be imported meet...
FG, IFAD recommend use of digital platforms to support farmers
The Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger-Delta (IFAD-LIFE-ND) Supervision Mission has...
GMOs are safe, poses no harm, govt agencies say
The Coalition of Director Generals of Nigeria’s agricultural research system have reiterated the safe status of Genetically Modified (GMOs) foods...
Food security: NAIC provides ₦1.014trn insurance cover to agric projects in 5 years
Omeiza Bilal The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) provided insurance cover worth ₦1.014 trillion to agricultural projects across the country...
NBMA assures Nigerians of safety of TELA maize
Omeiza Bilal The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has watered cold water on reports that locally developed Maize was not...
Ensuring food safety in Central, West Africa: Preparedness from farm to table
In Central and West Africa, ensuring food safety is a multifaceted challenge. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about...
Nigeria can earn $11bn annually from livestock—Minister
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi says the livestock sector has the potential to contribute...
