NASS, Agricultural Institutions Unite Over Food Security, Research Funding Crisis The National Assembly and Nigeria’s agricultural research institutions have
Written by S David Prince
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture has warned that the country loses 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually to erosion and degradation, threatening food security for a nation where over 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture.
Written by S David Prince
Nigeria and Germany have launched a $2.2 million audit of farmland soil health, targeting 774 soil testing laboratories and 10 million farmers by 2027. Here is what the NFSHS readiness assessment means for Nigerian crop yields and food security.
Written by S David Prince
Niger State has flagged off its 2026 farming season with 250 tractors, 50 combine harvesters and 150,000 bags of fertiliser distributed across all 25 LGAs. Governor Bago targets 500,000 metric tons of food and 120,000 hectares of cultivated land this season.
Written by S David Prince
The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for Nigeria’s AGROW Project, targeting one million smallholder farmers across rice, maize, cassava and soybean value chains from 2026 to 2032. Here is what it means for Nigerian agriculture.
Written by S David Prince
ActionAid Nigeria, SWOFON, and COANSA fault the proposed N1.45 trillion agriculture budget, raising concerns over transparency and inclusion of smallholder farmers.
