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 …
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 …
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s rich plant genetic resources as a strategic approach to achieving national food security, supporting climate adaptation, and preserving biodiversity. The …
Rice farmers across Nigeria have raised a serious alarm over what they describe as the collapse of the country’s rice industry. They blame the shutdown of local rice mills, job …
The Dangote Group has launched a multi-billion naira agricultural partnership with the Niger State Government, marking a significant step towards enhancing rice production and securing food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. Announced …
Climate change and biodiversity loss are severely affecting agricultural production across Africa, raising serious concerns about food security not just on the continent but also in Europe, which heavily depends …
The African Union (AU) has unveiled a fresh agricultural strategy known as the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The new plan, launched during a …
Silagreen International Agro Development Limited has entered into a major international partnership aimed at transforming Nigeria’s cattle production sector. The Nigerian agro firm signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with …
The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have joined forces to tackle the huge losses Nigeria suffers every year from wasted onions. The …
cross Africa, a new phase of agriculture is taking shape, driven by the rapid emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions. With food security becoming an urgent issue amid …