Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
Africa’s population is young, energetic and ambitious, and this reality is shaping the future of the continent’s economy in ways that can no longer be ignored. With over 60 percent …
Across Africa, small and medium agribusinesses remain stuck in what experts call the “missing middle” of finance. The common argument is that collateral is the biggest barrier to accessing agricultural …
In the bustling markets of Lagos, the vibrant tech hubs of Yaba, and the sprawling farmlands of Kano, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway. Nigerian entrepreneurs, long celebrated for …
Nigerian farmers have been advised to reduce their heavy use of antibiotics in livestock production to protect animal health, improve food safety, and safeguard the environment. The call was made …
A virtual conference yesterday marked the official launch of the book “Baobab and Marula – New Solutions to Global Warming and Food Security”, bringing together scholars, writers, environmental experts and …
The Federal Government has announced fresh agricultural investment incentives that it said could create 21 million jobs across the country. The new measures were unveiled on Tuesday as part of …
Nestlé has announced the expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, reaffirming its commitment to improve nutrition, strengthen food security and support agricultural productivity across the …
Madam Flora Christine Amagloh, a Food Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has said that the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea …
The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the country’s silo concession programme as part of efforts to reduce food wastage and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and …