BOA, Afreximbank ink $1bn deal to support smallholder farmers
Nigeria’s smallholder farmers are poised for major relief as the Bank of Agriculture has secured a $1 billion financing deal with the…
Agribusiness
A collection of all related farming activities including chemicals, breeding, crop production, farm machinery, distribution and marketing
FG unveils NiPHaST to curb Nigeria’s ₦3.5trn crop losses
The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme to ensure a resilient, efficient, and inclusive post-harvest handling and storage…
Akwa Ibom gov launches new oil palm revival initiative
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to kick-start oil palm business with the planting of new varieties to…
Ripening fruits with harmful chemicals highly toxic, FCCPC warns Nigerians
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against consuming fruits artificially ripened with harmful chemicals,…
NSDC partners four firms to develop high-capacity sugar estates
The National Sugar Development Council has entered agreements with four operators to establish new sugar estates with a combined annual output target…
Farmers label CBN’s anchor borrowers’ programme a failure
The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kabir Kebram, has described the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrowers’ Programme…
Green imperative programme will transform Nigeria’s agriculture sector – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Brazil, describing the $1 billion Green Imperative Programme as…
FG, Nestlé launch initiative to boost milk production
The Federal Government, in collaboration with Nestlé Nigeria, has launched a new initiative to equip Nigerian farmers with technical skills to increase…
Rice farmers lament as imports devastate local industry
Rice farmers have sounded the alarm over the decline of Nigeria’s rice industry, blaming the closure of local mills and widespread job…
EU unveils agribusiness platform to boost Nigeria’s agriculture
The European Union has unveiled the EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s agricultural sector by fostering inclusive growth,…
35,000 risk job loss in S’Africa over US citrus tariffs
The 31% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on South African citrus imports could have significant negative effects on the country’s citrus…
Enugu to launch 260 smart farm estates, boost agriculture
The Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to launch 260 Smart Farm Estates, aimed at transforming agriculture and encouraging residents to participate…