Ogun State Secures $250 Million Dairy Investment to Boost Local Milk Production
Ogun State has secured a $250 million investment commitment from Pure Dairy Herds, a specialized cattle breeding and milk production ...
Tag: food security
Nigeria Targets 1.1 Million-Tonne Fertiliser Drive in 2026 Plan
Nigeria is accelerating efforts to reinforce its agricultural base, with the federal government projecting the delivery of a 1.1 million ...
Wheat Production Ambitions Stall as AfDB Funds Remain Unreleased
Nigeria’s ambition to significantly boost domestic wheat production and reduce its dependence on costly imports has encountered a major setback, ...
Dangote, AFC Sign $600 Million Deal to Expand Fertiliser Production
Dangote Industries Limited has secured a $600 million financing agreement with the African Finance Corporation (AFC) to support a major ...
IMF Urges Nigeria to Raise VAT, Introduce Telecom Tax to Boost Revenue
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria to consider increasing its Value Added Tax (VAT) rate and introducing excise ...
PFI Credits Early Procurement for Fertiliser Supply Stability
The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (PFI) has attributed the steady availability of fertiliser products across the country ...
Nigeria’s Food and Beverage Imports Fall to N1.39tn in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s food and beverage imports declined to N1.39 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a shift in consumption ...
Nigeria, FAO Launch $350,000 Project to Strengthen Bird Flu Response and Protect Poultry Industry
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to protect its poultry industry from the threat of bird flu through a new partnership ...
FG Targets 7,000 Jobs Through Nationwide Ranching Estates Programme
Nigeria's federal government is intensifying efforts to modernize the country's livestock sector, unveiling plans to create approximately 7,000 direct and ...
Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Records Growth as Farmers Embrace Modern Techniques
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria's agricultural sector is witnessing renewed growth as farmers across the country increasingly adopt modern farming techniques to ...
