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Agriculture

November 25, 2025

Niger targets top spot in national food production: Gov Bago

Mr Bago noted that his administration was determined to change the narrative by prioritising large-scale agricultural production.

Governor Mohammed Bago
November 25, 2025

UK-funded Propcom+, Value Seeds target lower seed prices, climate-smart agriculture

Value Seeds, in partnership with the UK-funded Propcom+ programme, has unveiled new automated seed packaging lines to lower the cost of quality seeds and strengthen food security.

Propcom+, Value Seeds
November 24, 2025

Kidnapped girl escapes from terrorists, 13 held hostages

“One of the abducted girls managed to escape unharmed and was rescued. Search-and-rescue efforts are ongoing to recover the remaining 13 abducted girls,” said the police.

Boko Haram on bikes
November 24, 2025

COP30: Tropical forest forever facility will tackle carbon emissions, UNEP says

The TFFF now stands at $6.7 billion and pursues rapid, high-impact measures such as cutting methane emissions.

November 23, 2025

Rural women farmers in Kaduna decry exclusion from COP30 talks

She said rural women face severe challenges when seeking farmland.

November 21, 2025

World Bank to boost irrigation, agriculture projects in Gombe

The World Bank says it will invest in Gombe’s irrigation system to strengthen food security, water management, and climate resilience.

Gombe governor Yahaya Inuwa
November 21, 2025

Governor Otu bags best governor award in food security

Governor Bassey Otu has received the ‘Best Governor Award in Food Security’ at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja.

Governor Bassey Otu
November 20, 2025

NALDA mega farm initiative to lift 100,000 people out of poverty

NALDA says its ongoing Renewed Hope mega farms estates in Kwara and Ekiti will lift no fewer than 100,000 people out of poverty.

National Agricultural Land Development Authority
November 20, 2025

Niger govt seeks stronger global partnerships against escalating climate threats

Mr Garba stated that climate action in Niger was not only a local necessity but also a critical contribution to Africa’s global climate commitments.

Niger State Acting Governor Garba Yakubu (Credit: Facebook)
November 20, 2025

Cassava remains key to Africa’s food security, industrial growth, says PAOSMI

PAOSMI says cassava remains central to Africa’s food security and industrial development.