Agriculture

    By Chi Tola Roberts   Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. With rising food prices, unemployment, malnutrition and growing pressure on rural livelihoods, the country must explore innovative ways to strengthen food security, create jobs and diversify its economy. One promising but underexplored opportunity lies in fungi research,…

IOM Ghana Chief of Mission joins community members in planting seedlings during the handover ceremony for the new irrigation farm. Photo: IOM / Emmanuella Okai, 2026 Community members receive farming tools to support cultivation at the newly handed-over irrigation farm. Photo: IOM / Emmanuella Okai, 2026       Stanley…

Chinedum Ukaegbu All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has raised fresh concerns over mounting challenges confronting the country’s agricultural sector, warning that insecurity, poor mechanisation, and the near collapse of extension services are severely undermining productivity and discouraging farmers nationwide. The Secretary General of AFAN, Otunba Dr Babafemi Oke, who…

Stanley Ihedigbo All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with equipment manufacturing companies in Brazil to facilitate the lease and deployment of modern agricultural machinery to farmers in Nigeria. The agreement, which is expected to significantly boost farm mechanisation across the country, covers the…

Stanley Ihedigbo Pioneer of the Brain Re-engineering Initiative, Dr Ikechi Agbugba, was honoured with the Merit Award during the 25th edition of the Nigerian British Awards (NBA) at De Vere Grand Connaught, London. The milestone event marked a quarter-century of celebrating outstanding Nigerian contributions in science, arts, humanities, and national…

Stanley Ihedigbo From 27 to 30 January 2026, Messe Essen will once again become the global meeting point for the international green sector. As the world-leading trade fair for horticulture, IPM ESSEN 2026 will cover the entire value chain – from plants, technology and floristry to equipment and garden features.…

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,…