Agriculture

Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems,  has called on startups and businesses to deepen their involvement in the sector. Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit held in Lagos on Monday, Olusanya stressed the urgent need for more innovative solutions like those provided by PricePally. The summit focused on the future of sustainable, affordable, and …

The operatives of Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have destroyed two cannabis farms in a recent operation aimed at disrupting the supply chain of illegal drugs in the state. Speaking in Benin City during a press briefing on the command’s May achievements, State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju revealed that the farms were located in the …

To efficiently sustain food production and empower its vibrant youth, the Lagos State Government launched Lagos Agrithon 2025, announcing injection of N150 million into promising agrifood startups. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya made the announcement yesterday  during a press briefing held at the Ministry’s Conference Room. “This year, we are proud to announce our large …

The Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr  Yazid Danfulani and two Executive Directors, Mr. Abubakar Jarengo (Executive Director,  Operations), and Mr Babafemi Rasheed (Executive Director,  Admin and Finance). A statement by Magdalene Omosimua, Deputy General Manager, Corporate Affairs, NAIC, made available to this medium,  said their appointment which takes effect …

The Ekiti State Government has concluded plans to recruit over 500 personnel into the Amotekun Corps, Agro-Marshals, and Anti-Gracing Task Force. The recruitment process which is geared towards reinforcing the state’s ability to curb criminal activities, protect farmers as well as enforce anti-gracing laws effectively, commenced in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Speaking with journalists during …

The Federal Government has inaugurated the newly appointed Governing Boards and Executive Management teams of the 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs), charging them to champion food security, accountability, and sustainable water resources management across the country. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, gave the charge during a two-day inauguration and retreat ceremony held in Abuja.In …

The National Economic Council (NEC) of the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a $90 billion agribusiness expansion and livestock development plan, targeting full implementation by 2035 under the Ministry of Livestock Development. This was development was contained in a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), on April …

Following the resolve to fight hunger in the country, President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management nationwide. Tinubu made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja on Monday, April 14, 2025. The president, who was represented by the Secretary …

BUA Group and Alfa Laval PVT Limited have signed an agreement to build a 1000TPD palm oil refinery and fractionation plant. The signing ceremony took place on April 7, 2025, at the BUA Group Middle East Office in Dubai, UAE. The partnership aims to develop a 1000TPD palm oil refinery and fractionation plant, enhancing the production capacity and efficiency of …

The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Secretary General, Adrain Bell recently visited Nigeria, marking his 50th country visit. During his stay, Bell met with executives of the Nigerian Agricultural Journalists of Nigeria (NAAJ), an IFAJ affiliate, and the Director General of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Olusola Obadimu. Bell expressed his excitement …