L-R; Chairman, House Committee on Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Hon. Abiodun Tobun; Representative the Governor of Lagos State and Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Hamzat; Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folasade Bada Ambrose…
Dangote, Pride of Nigeria’s Financial Market—NGX Group Chairman
During a stakeholders’ visit to Dangote facilities, NGX Group Chairman Dr. Umaru Kwairanga lauded Aliko Dangote’s role in transforming Nigeria’s capital market. Dangote confirmed plans to list Dangote Fertiliser on the Nigerian Exchange, assuring investors of strong returns via a dollarised business model and projected multi-billion-dollar dividends.
Young Farmers Urge Local Food Production, Livestock Expansion
Young agriculturists in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have called on the Federal Government to increase support for local food producers to boost livestock farming and reduce dependence on imported animal products. The farmers made the call during an interview at their…
Malaysian envoy says palm oil trade with Nigeria thriving
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, says the thriving palm oil trade between Malaysia and Nigeria has enhanced relations between the two countries. He noted that the surge in trade had not only signified a strong commitment…
Fisheries Society Hosts Maiden Induction for Fisheries, Aquaculture Graduates/Students
Fisheries Society Hosts Maiden Induction for Fisheries, Aquaculture Graduates/Students The Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), Rivers State Chapter, has held its maiden hybrid induction ceremony for graduate students from fisheries, aquaculture, and related disciplines across the state. Newsmen…
NCAN Nurturing 1m Seedlings to Boost Cashew Production
The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) says it is nurturing one million seedlings in nurseries to distribute to farmers across the country to boost cashew production. NCAN President, Dr Joseph Ajanaku, said this on Tuesday at the planting of…
Food Security: FG to Review Country’s Agricultural Laws
The Federal Government has taken steps to review Nigeria’s agricultural laws to promote agriculture development and enhance food and nutrition security in the country. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated this on Monday at…
AFSA Unveils Policy Brief on Agroecology as a Climate Solution at UN Climate Talks in Bonn
As global climate negotiators convene for the 62nd session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has officially launched a new policy brief urging the integration of agroecology into global and…
New Report Exposes Global Financing of Unjust Industrial Agriculture Practices – Seeks Investment for Agroecology in Africa
Follow the money, find the injustice: Industrial agriculture is bankrolled, agroecology is starved. In March 2025, AFSA convened over 100 food systems actors from across Africa in Nairobi to expose how industrial agriculture is bankrolled by global financial systems…
