Sunday, July 5, 2026

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

February 10, 2026

Nigeria’s agric minister appointed IFAD governing council chair

Mr Kyari was appointed during the 49th Session of the IFAD Governing Council Meeting in Rome, Italy, on Tuesday.

Agriculture minister Abbubakar Kyari
December 13, 2025

FG, IFAD to transform 450,000 rural households by 2029

They planned to achieve this through the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2024 to 2029.

November 3, 2025

Ebonyi farmers to benefit from N5.17 billion IFAD–VCDP funding

The coordinator explained that the budget would be funded through multi-stakeholder contributions to enhance the livelihoods of farmers

October 28, 2025

Ogun seeks nutrition improvement for farmers

Mr Owotomo noted that improved nutrition would boost food production and the economy in the state.

Ogun farmers
May 7, 2025

FG, IFAD sign $158.15 million agreement to boost agriculture in northern states

Mr Shettima said that the recent global trade disruptions and the resurgence of protectionism are loud warnings to Nigeria.

Kashim Shettima
April 5, 2025

LIFE-ND begins agri-entrepreneurship project in Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers

Mr Sanni named three states as part of those funded by the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Farming lands
November 15, 2024

FG, IFAD distribute farm inputs, equipment to 282 Nasarawa farmers 

The national programme coordinator said the farm inputs and equipment included fertilisers, herbicides, rice seeds, and home garden seeds.

Nigerian farmers
September 13, 2024

NDDC, IFAD launch N142.96 billion agribusiness scheme in three states

He expressed optimism about the initiative’s impact on youths and women in the Niger Delta.

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
August 29, 2024

121,000 farmers benefit from FG,IFAD-VCDP in Nigeria: Official

Fatima Aliyu, National Programme Coordinator, FG/IFAD-VCDP, stated this during a supervision visit to Nasarawa on Thursday.

Farmers used to illustrate story
April 21, 2024

IFAD emphasises importance of post-harvest solutions for poverty reduction

She said it was estimated that the country lost N3.5 trillion annually due to post-harvest losses.

Farmers and IFAD