Food Security
Dangote, Ethiopia forge game-changing $2.5bn deal for World’s largest fertiliser plant
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has officially signed a landmark $2.5 billion partnership with the Ethiopian government to construct one of the world’s largest single-site fertiliser production complexes in Gode, Somali Regional State. The agreement, inked on Thursday, signals a historic step in industrialisation and agricultural modernisation for Ethiopia and across Africa. The deal was […]
Minister pushes new funding model for agriculture
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammed Kyari, has urged a complete overhaul of traditional financing systems in the agricultural sector, advocating innovative funding models that can unlock the country’s full agribusiness potential and guarantee food security. Speaking at the 2025 FirstBank Agric and Export Conference in Lagos, themed “The Fundamentals of Building a […]
VP Shettima Pushes for Food Sovereignty, Seeks Global Agricultural Partnerships
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global stakeholders to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in rebuilding sustainable and inclusive food systems across Africa, saying true national sovereignty is incomplete without food sovereignty. He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designed a comprehensive strategy to address food security challenges, which mostly impact vulnerable citizens in […]
Agric Minister Clinches World Agritourism Honour
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, has been honoured with the “National Agritourism Patron of the Year” award at the inaugural World Agritourism Festival 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s recognition on the global agritourism stage. The event, organised by Xtralarge Farms and Resources, took place in […]
Nigeria Taps Genetic Diversity to Boost Agriculture, Food Security
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to harness its rich genetic resources to advance agriculture, strengthen food security, and build climate-resilient farming systems. This was reaffirmed by the National Centre for Genetic Resources and Biotechnology (NACGRAB) during the launch of new crops under the Power of Diversity Funding Facility (PDFF) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture […]
Reps to Host National Summit on Nutrition, Food Security
The House of Representatives is set to convene a three-day National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security from Wednesday, July 10, as part of efforts to combat the escalating issues of malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Rep. Chike Okafor, Chairman of the House Committee on […]
Private Sector’s Agribusiness Investment Fund, A Game-Changer
Nigeria’s agricultural sector is poised for a significant transformation with the launch of a Large-Scale Agribusiness Financing Programme by the private sector. This innovative initiative aims to strengthen food security, drive economic growth, and reduce the country’s reliance on food imports. The investment model, presented to the Federal Government during a high-level meeting, seeks to […]
Economic Cooperation: Nigeria-Belgium Set to Strengthen Ties
Nigeria and Belgium are set to bolster their economic ties, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security. This development was announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Tuesday. According to Edun, Nigeria’s improving economy, declining inflation, and increased savings in the federation account […]