Cross River Unveils Ambitious Agribusiness Growth Strategy CROSS River State has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract ₦150 billion in private-sector agricultural investment over the next six years as part of a broader strategy to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, employment generation and food security. The initiative is anchored on a […]
Rising Tomato And Pepper Prices Raise Fresh Concerns Over Nigeria’s Food Security THE soaring prices of tomatoes and peppers across Nigerian markets have sparked renewed concerns over food security, with agriculture stakeholders warning that climate change, insecurity, poor irrigation systems, and worsening pest infestations are threatening the country’s vegetable supply chain. Experts say the situation […]
By UBONGABASI LINUS Akwa Ibom Moves to Revive Agricultural Economy Through Tree Crop Initiative Governor to Flag Off Statewide Agricultural Renaissance AKWA Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is set to officially launch the state’s Tree Crop Revolution initiative with the distribution of 620,000 improved seedlings to farmers across the 31 local government areas of the […]
Rising Food Costs Expose Structural Weaknesses AS food prices continue to surge across Nigeria, agricultural stakeholders are calling for urgent investments in agricultural technology, logistics infrastructure and climate-resilient farming systems to stabilise food production and ease pressure on consumers. The experts, who spoke in separate interviews on sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening food crisis, argued […]
A Staple Slips Out of Reach ACROSS Nigeria, eggs—once a reliable and affordable protein source—are gradually disappearing from household menus as prices surge to record levels. For families like that of Isioma, a teenager in a low-income household, the change has been stark. Meals that once featured eggs regularly are now rationed or eliminated altogether, […]
Seasonal Gaps Trigger Supply Shortage TOMATOES and peppers — essential ingredients in Nigerian kitchens — have once again become expensive, with prices climbing sharply across markets nationwide. Experts say the surge is largely tied to seasonal production cycles. With the dry season harvest ending and the rainy season harvest yet to fully mature, supply has […]
Nigeria Must Move Beyond Raw Cocoa Exports, Stakeholders Say STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for urgent reforms in the cocoa industry, warning that the continued export of raw cocoa beans is denying farmers and the country the full economic value of one of its most important cash crops. The call was made amid […]
FG Deepens Rural Road Network to Strengthen Agric Value Chain THE Federal Government has intensified efforts to expand Nigeria’s rural road infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the agricultural value chain and enhance food security across the country. Boosting Farm-to-Market Connectivity Authorities said the initiative is designed to improve access between farming […]
Nigeria Turns to Agro-Industrial Hubs for Growth NIGERIA is placing a major economic bet on Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) as a new strategy to modernise agriculture, create jobs, and unlock wealth in rural communities. Backed by the Federal Government and development partners including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the initiative seeks to cluster farmers, […]
Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Food Price Instability THE House of Representatives has called for urgent federal intervention to stabilise food prices across Nigeria and introduce stronger support systems for farmers, warning that current market conditions are threatening agricultural sustainability and national food security. The resolution followed a motion highlighting the widening gap between production costs […]