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Continue reading →: Gombe State Sets Pace with Launch of Ultra-Modern Abattoir to Boost Livestock and Meat ExportsIn a groundbreaking move to modernize meat processing and boost livestock value chains, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in partnership with the Gombe State Government has officially commenced construction of the Gombe Ultra-Modern Abattoir, a key project within the state’s 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone. This major development aligns with…
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Continue reading →: Gombe State Launches ₦60 Billion Agro-Livestock Industrial ZoneIn a bold step towards revitalizing Nigeria’s livestock economy, Gombe State has received ₦60 billion from the Federal Government to commence development on a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Industrial Zone. The initiative is part of a ₦120 billion commitment by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen livestock infrastructure and…
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Continue reading →: Federal Government to Revamp Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve in Gombe StateAs part of its renewed strategy to modernize Nigeria’s livestock ecosystem, the Federal Government has unveiled plans to rehabilitate the Wawa-Zange Grazing Reserve in Gombe State — a 144,000-hectare expanse set to become a benchmark for sustainable livestock development. The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made this…
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Continue reading →: FG and FAO Launch N200 Million Aquaculture Initiative to Boost Local Fish Production in NigeriaIn a strategic move to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on fish imports and close the nation’s 2-million-metric-tonne annual fish supply deficit, the Federal Government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and key development partners, has rolled out a ₦200 million aquaculture financing scheme under the FISH4ACP project. The…
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Continue reading →: World Milk Day 2025: FrieslandCampina WAMCO and Federal Government to Launch Nigeria’s First-Ever Dairy AcademyTo mark the 2025 World Milk Day, celebrated globally under the theme “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Dairy”, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC—producers of Peak, Three Crowns, Nunu, Coast, and Olympic milk brands—has unveiled ambitious plans to establish a Dairy Academy in partnership with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. The…
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Continue reading →: NIRSAL and Federal Ministry of Livestock Development Launch Feedlot Management TrainingNigeria’s livestock sector is entering a transformative era as the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, unveils a new Feedlot Management Training Program. The initiative is strategically designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to produce export-quality beef…
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Continue reading →: Rivers State Administrator Vows to Revive Neglected Songhai Integrated FarmsThe Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has reiterated his determination to bring back to life the long-abandoned Songhai Integrated Farms—a once-promising agricultural model designed to enhance sustainable food production, create jobs, and promote agribusiness in the region. This commitment was declared during a recent comprehensive project…
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Continue reading →: Alternative Bank and PLASU Launch Alfalfa Project to Improve Livestock Feed Production in NigeriaIn a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionizing livestock nutrition and boosting climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria, the Alternative Bank has officially transferred its alfalfa production investment project to Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos. This initiative, implemented through a public-private partnership, brings together the Alternative Bank, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development,…
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Continue reading →: Nestlé Nigeria and Livestock Ministry Collaborate to Build Dairy Skills and Boost Local ProductionIn a significant stride toward revitalizing Nigeria’s dairy industry, Nestlé Nigeria has signed a strategic Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) to launch the Dairy Technical Skills Development Programme. The partnership was formalized in Abuja as part of activities marking World Milk Day 2025,…













































