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Continue reading →: Federal Minister of Livestock Development Launches National Livestock Investment PlanThe Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has introduced a bold new National Livestock Master Plan (NLMP) aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s livestock sector as a central driver of food security, rural prosperity, and economic transformation. The plan, jointly developed with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), was officially presented to…
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Continue reading →: FG Partners REA to Solar-Power Nigeria’s Grazing ReservesIn a bold move to modernize the livestock sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered mini-grids across grazing reserves. The agreement, signed on 12th September 2025 in Abuja, is part of the Renewed Hope…
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Continue reading →: Climate Change: Livestock Minister Launches Technical Working Group to Strengthen Sector ResilienceThe Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has inaugurated a 15-member Technical Working Group (TWG) on Climate Change, tasked with driving efficiency, innovation, and effective service delivery in Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, represented by the Permanent…
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Continue reading →: VP Shettima Calls for Economic Transformation with Livestock at the CoreNigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on economists across Africa to take a central role in shaping the continent’s economic transformation, stressing that Nigeria’s ongoing reforms are already sparking corporate growth and boosting investor confidence, despite current short-term challenges faced by citizens. Speaking at the 66th Annual Conference of…
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Continue reading →: FAO Empowers Veterinary Paraprofessionals to Strengthen Nigeria’s Livestock Sector
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has celebrated a major milestone in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape with the graduation of a new cohort of Veterinary Paraprofessionals (VPPs) under its flagship initiative, “Empowering Veterinary Paraprofessional Entrepreneurs.” The graduation, held at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Ahmadu…
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Continue reading →: NBMA Reaffirms Strict Oversight of GMOs, Warns Against Violations
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has restated its commitment to ensuring that all Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria are strictly regulated, warning that violators of the law will face tough sanctions. Mrs. Gloria Ogbaki, Head of Information and Public Relations at NBMA, emphasized that Nigeria operates one of…
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Continue reading →: Beyond Policies: Hidden Social Forces Reshaping Nigeria’s Livestock DevelopmentA leading Nigerian veterinarian has warned that overlooking cultural norms, gender roles, and household power dynamics may undermine livestock development strategies, worsen inequalities, and threaten national food security. Dr. Junaidu Maina, Chief Executive Officer of J.M. Global Associates Ltd, shared the insight in a recent reflection on his four decades…
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Continue reading →: U.S. Partners with SejFarms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Aquaculture IndustryIn a major step toward transforming Nigeria’s aquaculture sector, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, in partnership with the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (ASA WISHH) and SejFarms Consult Limited, has launched an initiative to promote innovation, capacity building, and sustainable fish farming practices. As part…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria, Brazil Strengthen Ties in Agriculture, Livestock and Trade DevelopmentPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a two-day state visit to Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with a strong focus on revitalizing bilateral relations in agriculture, livestock, aviation, and trade. During the high-level discussions in Brasília, President Tinubu described the engagement as a…
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Continue reading →: Concerns Mount Over Industrial Animal Farming in Nigeria as JBS Plans $2.5bn InvestmentNigeria’s push towards large-scale, industrial animal farming has sparked growing debate among agricultural, environmental, and public health experts, with many urging the government to tread cautiously. At the center of the controversy is JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, which has unveiled plans to invest $2.5 billion in Nigeria…
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