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Agriculture

September 11, 2025

NNPC foundation extends empowerment programme to farmers in North

The NNPC Foundation has extended its Vulnerable Farmers Training Programme to the North, marking the second phase of the initiative.

NNPC Foundation
September 11, 2025

Economic Hardship: Tinubu orders FEC committee to crash food prices

“I can say it on good authority to you that the president has given a matching order with a federal executive council committee already handling it,” said the minister.

President Bola Tinubu
September 11, 2025

Niger, Russia strengthen economic ties in agriculture, mining

Niger and Russia have moved to deepen economic cooperation in agriculture and mining as Governor Mohammed Bago received a delegation of Russian businessmen in Minna.

Governor Mohammed Bago and Russian businessmen
September 10, 2025

FG warns farmers, vendors against using harmful substances for food processing

Mr Bello also charged them to respect consumers’ rights and refrain from deceptive or unfair business practices.

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
September 10, 2025

Kogi L-PRES trains farmers on safe use of antibiotics

“By raising awareness and acting collectively, we can mitigate AMR’s impact and ensure infections remain treatable,” Mr Yakubu said.

Kogi L-PRES training
September 9, 2025

National policy on agricultural mechanisation will transform sector: FG

The permanent secretary stated that agricultural mechanisation in Nigeria was currently facing immense potential constraints and significant challenges.

Farming tractor [Credit: AgFunder News]
September 5, 2025

Kaduna farmers raise concerns as ginger blight resurfaces

A 51-year-old ginger farmer stated that the situation might affect ginger farming in Kaduna.

Ginger
September 5, 2025

FCTA begins subsidised fertiliser distribution to farmers

Mr Wike said the initiative was a decisive step by the federal government to promote food self-sufficiency.

FCTA has commenced the distribution and sale of fertilisers to farmers
September 3, 2025

FG, stakeholders move to strengthen livestock sector

Mr Abiola-Ajimobi said that the president was committed to ensuring that the sector was reformed.

Livestock
September 3, 2025

Bayelsa govt seeks stake in $3.5 billion brass fertiliser, petrochemical project

The Bayelsa government has solicited an equity stake in the Brass Fertiliser and Petrochemical Company project, which is about to begin on Brass Island.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri