Agriculture

Left-Right: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr. Shuichi Suzuki, and Dr. Godwin Atser during the visit to Chief Obasanjo recently. Michael Olumide President, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Dr. Takeshi Suzuki, has held a significant meeting with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, representatives from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Japan’s…

By Chi Tola Roberts In October, I travelled to Northern Nigeria and spent two months visiting farms, cooperatives, and agricultural communities. What I saw and heard left me deeply concerned. Farmers are saddened, discouraged, and in some cases, angry. They feel abandoned — and rightly so. The Federal Government’s recent…

In the remote folds of Paikon Kore Community, nestled within Gwagwalada Area Council of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, investigative journalist Stanley Ihedigbo uncovered signs of a quiet revolution. What began as a routine visit turned into a revealing journey through the subtle yet profound changes reshaping rural Abuja. From grassroots…

As the world marks World Food Day 2025 today, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged governments at all levels to implement comprehensive food policies that protect Nigerians from the growing threat of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and unhealthy beverages. In a statement signed by Media and Communication Officer,…

A Magistrate Court in Zone 6, FCT Abuja has ordered self-acclaimed President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Arc Kabiru Ibrahim to be remanded at a correctional centre on allegations of joint act, impersonation, criminal Intimidation, and inciting public disturbance against Dr Farouk Rabiu Mudi, who won the AFAN…

Founder and Executive Director of Women in Agricultural Advancement and Sustainability Africa (WAASA), Ms. Chi Tola Roberts, has been nominated for the prestigious Nigeria’s Pride Award as ‘Pillar of Support and Empowerment for Women in Agriculture’. According to the nomination letter made available to The Mirror, Ms. Roberts will be…

By Chi Tola In every corner of Nigeria’s farmlands and processing centers, heaps of agricultural leftovers are left to waste. Farmers strip away peels, husks, stalks, and shells, and most of these are either burnt or abandoned to decay. Yet, in these neglected piles lies a treasure we have consistently…

Stanley Ihedigbo Centre for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) has urged the Federal Government to always involve women in Nigeria’s food security planning and decision-making processes. They expressed the critical role women play in agriculture and food production, yet they face significant barriers in accessing resources, finance, and decision-making…

Ibrahim Garba, Abuja As Muslims across Nigeria commemorate Eid al-Maulud, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Farouk Mudi, has urged the Muslim Ummah to emphasize peace, love, and compassion for those in need. In a statement issued by the National…

Ibrahim Garba. Board of Trustees Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Rtd Admiral Murtala Nyako, has charged Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi-led executives to save the nation from its present state of destitution and poverty. He urged them to introduce new reforms that would improve the lives of…