The German Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a €20 million project aimed at boosting resilience and improving …
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Lasaco Assurance Unveils New Insurance Scheme for Farmers
Lasaco Assurance Plc has introduced a new insurance product designed to protect Nigerian farmers and agricultural cooperatives against risks in the agriculture sector. The company presented its Cooperative Insurance Scheme …
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Dangote Cement Launches Farmers Empowerment Scheme for 50 Benue Farmers
Dangote Cement Plc has introduced a new Farmers Empowerment Programme in Gboko, Benue State, targeting 50 local farmers to boost food production and improve livelihoods. The initiative, launched in collaboration …
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NDDC, LIFE-ND Strengthen Agricultural Training for Youth and Women in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development in the Niger Delta region through a partnership with the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta …
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Olam Agri, IDH, Arzikin Noma Partner to Boost Soybean Production
Olam Agri, in collaboration with IDH and Nigerian agricultural development firm Arzikin Noma, has announced a new partnership aimed at boosting soybean production across farming communities in Kwara State. The …
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Odu’a Investment Unveils Agro Industrial Hub in Ekiti to Boost Youth Jobs and Food Security
Odu’a Investment Company Limited has launched a major agro-industrial initiative in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, aimed at increasing agricultural production, empowering youths, and improving the …
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Lesotho Backs Modern Agriculture Drive at China-Africa Economic Trade Expo
The Government of Lesotho is taking bold steps to modernise its agriculture sector, aiming to boost food production and create new income opportunities for rural communities. Speaking at the 4th …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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Nigerian Student Ifeoluwa Afolayan Wins Top Prize at WE Innovate Grand Final in UK
A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Ifeoluwa Afolayan, has won first prize at the 2025 WE Innovate Grand Final in the United Kingdom. Afolayan, who is currently a Master’s student in Design …
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Stakeholders Push for Cold Chain Infrastructure to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for more investment in cold chain facilities to cut down on post-harvest losses and boost food security in the country. They made this …