In a major boost for rural development and sustainable energy access, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has successfully commissioned a 100kWp solar mini-grid in Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, delivering reliable electricity and potable water to over 2,500 residents.…
Germany Overtakes US as Top Buyer of Brazilian Coffee
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Nigeria’s Water Minister Calls for Expanded Food Security Impact by Ogun–Oshun River Basin Authority
Nigeria’s Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, has commended the Ogun–Oshun River Basin Development Authority (O-ORBDA) for its ongoing efforts to strengthen food security and water infrastructure in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Researchers Turn Avocado Toast Into Biodegradable Food Packaging
A strong yet degradable bioplastic made from avocado peels and stale bread tackles two global challenges: food waste and plastic pollution By Anthropocene Team Researchers in Australia have developed a scalable, cost-effective method to convert food waste into…
GEEP National Programme Manager Engages NIRSAL PLC on FarmerMoni Risk Management and Sustainability
As part of efforts to deepen institutional collaboration and improve programme sustainability, the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), Ibrahim Hamza Baba, has held discussions with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIRSAL…
AFAN to Hold General Assembly to Attract Foreign Investors
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will hold a three-day general assembly aimed at attracting foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of AFAN, Dr Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday in…
NiMet: Stakeholders Validate 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction, Strengthen Climate Action Planning
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) today convened a multi-sectoral stakeholders’ meeting to validate its draft 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and strengthen sector-specific climate advisories through a co-creation and co-production approach. The meeting, held in line with NiMet’s statutory mandate,…
NiMet Launches Maiden Livestock Weather Bulletin, Partners Livestock Ministry on Climate-Smart Farming
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has presented its maiden Livestock Weather Bulletin to the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, marking a step toward integrating climate intelligence into Nigeria’s livestock sector. The presentation was made during a courtesy visit led by…
FG/IFAD-VCDP creates 11,890 agribusiness jobs, reduces rural–urban migration
FG/IFAD-VCDP creates 11,890 agribusiness jobs, reduces rural–urban migration The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) says it has created more than 11,000 permanent jobs through its agribusiness support initiatives. Dr Fatima…
Agroween, IRF urge innovation to tackle Nigeria’s rising food crisis
Agroween, IRF urge innovation to tackle Nigeria’s rising food crisis By Fabian Ekeruche Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF), has called for innovation to tackle Nigeria’s rising food crisis. The foundation made the call at Agroween 2025:…
