Farmland values across Nigeria’s major agricultural regions have risen sharply in recent years, driven by rapid urban expansion, industrial development, insecurity and growing investor interest in land as an asset class. The trend is raising concerns that smallholder farmers and young entrants could increasingly be priced out of agriculture. In parts of southwestern Nigeria, farmland ...

Growth in Crop Production and Supply in 2025 Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded steady growth in 2025, driven largely by improved output of staple crops, according to the 2025 Agricultural Performance Survey (APS) conducted by the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS). The survey shows increased production of key staples—including rice, maize, sorghum, millet, ...