Agriculture

Stanley Ihedigbo The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has introduced urban farming as a solution to Nigeria’s pressing food security challenges. With the country’s urban population rapidly growing, urban farming offers a sustainable way to increase food production, reduce reliance on imported goods, and provide fresh…

L-R: Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria; Victoria Uwadoka; MD/CEO, Nestlé Nigeria, Wassim Elhusseini; Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha and Director, Ruminants and Monogastric Development, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Victor Egbon, at the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent between…

By Chi Tola Roberts In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a surge of interest in agribusiness as more entrepreneurs recognize its vast potential to drive economic growth, ensure food security, and create employment. However, beneath this surge lies a sobering reality—many agribusiness ventures fail within the first few years due…

NAIC MD/CEO, Mr Yazid Shehu Danfulani (right) in a handshake with another government dignitary during a reception organised to mark his official resumption of official in Abuja on Tuesday. Stanley Ihedigbo Newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Yazid Shehu Danfulani, has formally resumed…

‎By Caleb Ohaeri ‎ ‎ Nigeria’s Palm Oil production potential is incredibly enormous and can compete on the world stage. ‎ ‎Nigeria has over 10 million hectares of arable land suitable for oil palm cultivation, with the potential to increase output significantly. The country once produced 43% of the world’s…

L-R: Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Alhaji Nuhu Aminu; GM, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency, Alhaji Mohammed Rili; Country Director of TechnoServe Nigeria, Mrs. Adesuwa Akinboro; Head of Agricultural Services, Central West Africa, Mr. Alidu Amadu; Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Bege Dutse Bungwon, and AGRA’s…

By Chi Tola Roberts In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a surge of interest in agribusiness as more entrepreneurs recognize its vast potential to drive economic growth, ensure food security, and create employment. However, beneath this surge lies a sobering reality—many agribusiness ventures fail within the first few years due…

Amah Samuel-Ugbor Nnachi, South-East Editor/Bureau Chief Chairman of Abakaliki Rice Mill Industry, Chief Obeji Linus Nkwuda, has said until he came on board, the mill was a beehive of criminals and touts who made things tough for real rice owners and buyers. According to him, the level of civility and…

By Chi Tola In a world rapidly changing and growing, one truth remains constant: we must eat to live. Agriculture is not just the backbone of any nation’s economy; it is the lifeline of human existence. Yet today, fewer and fewer young people dream of working in agriculture. They see…

By Chi Tola As Nigeria races toward infrastructural modernization, a silent risk grows beneath our feet: the neglect of agriculture in the urbanisation process. We must urgently rethink our development strategy. Agri-urbanization — the intentional integration of agriculture into our cities and infrastructure plans — is no longer optional; it…