In Niger State, women farmers are losing faith in government-backed agricultural insurance schemes designed to protect them from crop failure, drought, and pest invasion. For many, the promises of protection have turned into frustration, leaving them to turn instead to faith, solidarity, and community cooperatives as their only safety nets. Jummai, a soybean farmer, recalls ...

Niger State has renewed its commitment to becoming Nigeria’s leading agricultural hub, unveiling a focused agenda that moves beyond policy statements to concrete, measurable action. At a recent Council on Agriculture meeting, state leaders outlined a strategy that prioritises mechanised services, improved access to quality inputs and stronger market linkages as the pillars of a ...

In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and empower vulnerable groups, the Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, as provided agricultural inputs and support to over 300 women and youths in Niger State. The program, themed “Planting for the Future,” aims to unlock the potential of women and youths ...

The recent drop in food prices in key rural markets has been attributed to the expanded food availability and higher productivity across the supply chain spurred by the minister’s intervention. Senator Abubakar Kyari, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has been commended for driving impactful reforms that are delivering measurable results in the country’s ...

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has announced that the state generated over N600 billion from agriculture and related industries in 2024. This achievement, driven by public and private sector collaboration, highlights the critical role of agriculture in boosting the state’s economy. Speaking at a meeting with Developing-8 (D-8) representatives in Minna, Governor Bago emphasized ...

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved a University of Agriculture and Climate Action for Niger State. The University located in Mokwa area of the state and named after a former military Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar is the 65th State University and 277th University in the Nigerian University System. This was contained in a ...

Christian Thierfelder, Principal Scientist at CIMMYT, poses in a field that is being tested for conservation agriculture at Henderson Research Station, Harare, Zimbabwe. Credit, Busani Bafana/IPS BULAWAYO, Dec 05 (IPS) – On the dusty plains of Shamva District in Zimbabwe, Wilfred Mudavanhu’s maize field defies drought. With the El Niño-induced drought gripping several countries in ...

By Nura Mohammed, Minna As part of its plans to increase agricultural production and reduce post-harvest losses, the Niger State Government in north-central Nigeria has partnered with Chinese Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) facilities in Chengdu, Mianyang, and Deyang City, all located in Sichuan Province. This collaboration seeks to acquire advanced knowledge and improve the ...

Group photo of partners taken after the launch of the project in Lagos State. Key stakeholders in Nigeria’s public and private sectors are calling for a sustainable public-private partnership (PPP) model to drive digital agricultural extension solutions. This call was made during a workshop organised by the Sasakawa Africa Association, marking the launch of a ...

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by enhancing infrastructure and agriculture across the state. Governor Bago made this pledge while addressing global leaders and representatives during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York, USA. The theme, ‘Summit of ...