FG Approves ₦550bn for Bank of Agriculture to Support Farmers
The Federal Government has approved ₦550 billion for the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) to strengthen agricultural financing, support smallholder farmers...
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UN Warns Strong El Niño Could Push 49 Million More People into Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that a powerful El Niño weather event could push an additional...
Russia’s Agricultural Exports to Africa Surge 40% in First Half of 2026
Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, highlighting the country’s expanding food trade...
Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Grows 3.2% Despite Security and Inflation Challenges
Nigeria's agricultural sector recorded 3.2 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in one of...
Nigeria Operationalises Agricultural Development Fund to Drive Research and Innovation
The Federal Government has operationalised the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural research, innovation...
Ebola Outbreak Deepens Food Insecurity in Eastern Congo, UN Agency Warns
The worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is aggravating an already severe food insecurity crisis, according to...
Nigeria Unveils SAPZ Policy to Attract $4.4 Billion Investment and Accelerate Agro-Industrial Development
The Federal Government has validated a draft policy for Nigeria's Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, in a major step towards...
Kaduna Distributes Fertiliser and Tractors to 150,000 Smallholder Farmers
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the distribution of fertiliser and tractors to support about 150,000 smallholder farmers across the...
Nigeria and IFAD Launch Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new partnership aimed at...
Egypt Nears Record Wheat Procurement as Domestic Output Hits Historic High
Egypt has purchased a record volume of wheat from local farmers and is on track to meet its target of...