Tag: Food Security

World Bank approves $500m boost for Nigeria agriculture to transform farming and create jobs

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World Bank $500m Nigeria agriculture funding to boost food security, jobs Nigeria’s agricultural sector has received a major boost following...

Infrastructure deficits stall regional fishing as Oyetola warns of funding gaps, declining fish stocks in West Africa

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Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has raised fresh concerns over the slow growth of the...

Nigeria’s palm oil backward integration investments at risk as import surge hits local producers

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Policy Flip-Flop Threatens Palm Oil Backward Integration Investments Nigeria’s ambition to rebuild its oil palm value chain through local capacity...

Nigeria’s onion production hits 2.1m tonnes as farmers, exporters eye continental leadership

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Nigeria’s agricultural sector continues to assert its importance to food security, rural livelihoods, and regional trade, with fresh data...

FG says engineering is the missing link in Nigeria’s fight against food insecurity

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FG Pushes Engineering-Led Strategy to Address Food Insecurity, Industrial Gaps The Federal Government has renewed its call for a stronger...

FG lift NALDA allocation to ₦25bn in 2026 budget

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The Federal Government has significantly increased funding for the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) in the 2026 Appropriation...

Nigeria–China agric partnership sparks a new era for food security and agro-industrial growth

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Nigeria’s renewed push to modernise its agricultural landscape has gained significant momentum, following a series of high-level engagements between...

Rice market price: Lagos initiative sparks hope for cheaper rice nationwide

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As Nigerians approach the yuletide season, the rice market price in key states is witnessing a notable shift, thanks...

Aiyedatiwa’s bold leap: Inside Ondo’s ambitious $42m agric city

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Aiyedatiwa Approves $42m Agric City as Ondo Sets Path for Large-Scale Agricultural Transformation Ondo State has taken a major step...

FG strengthens World Bank partnership on aquaculture to empower Nigeria’s blue economy

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The Federal Government has announced a strategic collaboration with the World Bank, research institutions, and coastal communities to advance...

Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025: Experts Urge African Governments to Empower Farmers as Food Providers, Not Aid Recipients

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 10, 2025 — At the Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025, agricultural and development experts...

FG Commits $538m to Special Agro-Industrial Zones to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security

Agricultural sector Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector with a $538.05 million investment into the...