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Continue reading →: Nigeria-Brazil Pact to Boost Food Security, Livestock, and Agricultural ProductionIn a high-level bilateral meeting held at Copacabana Forte, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to removing all administrative and structural barriers impeding progress in the agriculture and livestock sectors. This pledge was made during discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, as both nations explored ways…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria’s Livestock Sector Set to Benefit from New Local Animal Feed FactoryIn a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s livestock development and reduce reliance on imported animal feed, the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has urged Ecogold Company to establish a local animal feed factory in Nigeria. This call was made during a high-level meeting in Abuja between the Honorable Minister of…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria to Launch Modern Meat Hub Through Strategic NBRDA–Dar Al-Halal PartnershipIn a significant move toward enhancing Nigeria’s livestock value chain, the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dar Al-Halal Farm to establish a cutting-edge Halal Meat Hub. This initiative is aimed at boosting the country’s meat production capacity, ensuring food safety, and…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria to Launch Modern Meat Hub Through Strategic NBRDA–Dar Al-Halal PartnershipIn a significant move toward enhancing Nigeria’s livestock value chain, the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dar Al-Halal Farm to establish a cutting-edge Halal Meat Hub. This initiative is aimed at boosting the country’s meat production capacity, ensuring food safety, and…
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Continue reading →: Yobe Communities Receive ₦38.3M Each in World Bank-Backed Climate-Resilient Agriculture BoostIn a landmark intervention to combat environmental degradation and strengthen agricultural productivity in Nigeria’s dryland regions, the World Bank, through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, has disbursed ₦38.3 million to each of 101 rural communities in Yobe State. This non-interest financial support, distributed via a Community Revolving…
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Continue reading →: Reps Call for Urgent Flood Infrastructure Upgrade as Over 500 Nigerians Die in Mokwa DisasterIn response to the recent catastrophic flooding that struck Niger and Kwara States, the Nigerian House of Representatives has issued a strong appeal to the Federal Government to prioritize investments in flood prevention and disaster response systems across the country. The tragic event, which unfolded in late May 2025, resulted…
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Continue reading →: ECOWAS Empowers 200 Anambra Youths with Fisheries and Aquaculture TrainingIn a major step towards boosting youth employment and sustainable agribusiness, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to train 200 young people in Anambra State under the second phase of its Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chain Business Development Programme. The initiative focuses on equipping participants with…
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Continue reading →: West Africa Spends $3 Billion on Meat Imports Despite Local Livestock Surplus: AfCFTA Offers Way ForwardDespite having a vast livestock population across the region, West African countries continue to spend over $3 billion annually on meat imports, primarily from countries like Australia. This revelation has reignited calls for stronger regional trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the urgent development of…
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Continue reading →: Nigeria Targets 20 Billion Tree Planting Campaign to Tackle Climate Change and Revive AgricultureIn a bold step towards environmental restoration and sustainable agriculture, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to plant 20 billion trees during the upcoming rainy season. The initiative is part of a broader national reforestation strategy aimed at combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, and improving rural livelihoods. The…













































