A renewed focus on agricultural transformation through international cooperation has emerged in Nigeria, as leaders and development partners gather in Abuja for a high‑level summit organised by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA). Scheduled for April 9, 2026, at the Rockview Royale Hotel, the summit serves as both SAA’s annual stakeholder workshop and the launch of ...

Plenary session at Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days, highlights the role of Japanese technology and innovation in Africa’s agricultural and energy revolution African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina painted a compelling picture of the potential of Africa’s agricultural and energy transition during a plenary session at the Africa Investment Forum 2024 Market Days, ...

Image used for illustrative purpose. Getty Images Under this project, small-scale farmers will be supported in growing sesame seeds to practice market-oriented agriculture and a Japanese trading company called ITOCHU Corporation is expected to play an important role in completing the value-chain of the project The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for ...

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 5.1 million from the Government of Japan to support 37,000 climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. The three-year project will enhance food security and resilience for smallholder farmers by establishing water-based infrastructure, developing value chains, and strengthening agricultural extension service capacity. ...

Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, announced that the Japanese International Cooperation Agency is allocating ¥ 15 billion (approximately $99.1 million) to enhance food security in Nigeria by supporting its agricultural sector.  The Minister made this disclosure in a statement on Monday following the conclusion of the fourth FEC ...

FAO has welcomed a $34.4 million contribution from the Government of Japan to deliver a wide range of assistance to improve the food security and nutrition of people in emergency settings, including internally displaced people, refugees and others affected by insecurity and natural hazards. The contribution will fund 17 country and regional projects; including four ...