Month: April 2026
Agriculture Key to Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Stability — FAO
By Kemi Akinseye As Nigeria grapples with inflationary pressures, food insecurity and slow economic recovery, stakeholders are increasingly turning to…
Neglect of veterinary services could jeopardise Nigeria’s food security and public health – NVMA warns
By Simeon Shodimu As the world marks World Veterinary Day 2026, Nigeria’s veterinary professionals have issued a stark warning: the…
Stakeholders Push for Pesticide Law, Stricter Standards to Safeguard Food Chain
By Simeon Shodimu Amid growing concerns over food safety, export rejections, and the misuse of agrochemicals, stakeholders in Nigeria’s agrofood…
Federal College of Agriculture Celebrates Maiden World Laboratory Day, Calls for Stronger Investment in Agricultural Science
By Simeon Shodimu In a renewed push to spotlight the often-overlooked role of laboratory science in agricultural transformation, the Federal…
Kogi Deepens Drive Toward Agro-Industrial Transformation Through SAPZ Implementation Push
By Kemi Akinseye Kogi State’s push to reposition itself as a major agro-industrial hub is gathering momentum, as the government…
Farmers, agro-players collaborate to improve value chain alliance in Niger
By Kemi Akinseye Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain are gaining momentum as stakeholders intensify collaboration to eliminate long-standing…
April Rains Signal Crucial Planting Season for Nigerian Farmers, set the tone for yields and income in 2026
By Lanre Shodimu As the first steady rains sweep across southern Nigeria and inch gradually toward the country’s central and…
Farmers urged to use seasonal climate forecasts to boost yields and reduce risks amid rising climate variability in Nigeria.
By Jide Akinseye In the face of increasing climate uncertainty and its growing impact on food production, the Federal Government…
Tariff cuts on key food imports offer relief to Nigerian consumers but spark fears of deeper strain on local farmers and long-term food security.
By Simeon Shodimu As Nigeria grapples with rising living costs and persistent food inflation, the Federal Government’s latest tariff adjustments…
Half of Nigeria’s harvest never reaches the table—experts say fixing storage, not farming, is the real key to food security.
By Simeon Shodimu Efforts to address Nigeria’s food challenges have largely focused on increasing agricultural production. However, emerging perspectives suggest…
