The establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture (FCA) in Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State, has reached a major milestone, drawing praise from key political figures for advancing agricultural education and skills development in Nigeria. Former lawmaker Preye Oseke has commended Bola Tinubu and Douye Diri for their support in facilitating the institution’s gradual take-off. A Milestone ...

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen gives a press conference The European Union has intensified its support for Nigeria’s agricultural transformation with the launch of a new climate-smart agriculture initiative aimed at strengthening food systems, improving resilience, and boosting value chain development. The programme, implemented in partnership with the governments of the ...

The European Union has unveiled a €290 million investment package for Nigeria, reinforcing its strategic push to deepen economic ties with Africa’s largest economy amid rising global competition for influence on the continent. Announced during the EU–Nigeria Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja, the funding targets digital infrastructure, pharmaceutical manufacturing, agriculture, and migration management under Europe’s flagship ...

As Africa’s agripreneurship ecosystem continues to expand, agricultural events across the continent are becoming critical platforms for innovation, networking, and investment. In 2026, several high-impact conferences and expos will bring together farmers, startups, policymakers, and investors—offering valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration. AgriFocus Africa will be on the ground covering these key events, highlighting trends, ...

Agritech in Africa is rapidly transforming the agricultural landscape, offering innovative solutions to some of the sector’s most persistent challenges. From limited access to markets and financing to unpredictable weather patterns, technology is helping farmers overcome barriers and improve productivity. Mobile technology is at the forefront of this transformation. Farmers are increasingly using mobile apps ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation in Nigeria through climate-smart farming, institutional reforms and large-scale financing. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Abuja by Elsie Attafuah and Ayodeji Oludare Sotinrin. The partnership will align BOA’s revitalisation agenda with ...

The government of Nigeria is pushing to transform its agricultural sector by strengthening market systems that link smallholder farmers to profitable value chains and attract greater private investment. This was revealed by Abubakar Kyari during a meeting in Abuja with a delegation from Heifer International led by its president, Surita Sandosham. Kyari said improving market ...

The issuance, which opened to investors on February 27, 2026, and closed on March 6, 2026, was structured across three series with tenors of 179 days, 270 days and 364 days LAGOS, Nigeria, March 11, 2026/ –– Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (www.Sunbeth.net) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Series 1, Series 2 and ...

By Olisaeloka P. Okocha Jr Africa’s long-term development may depend on two factors that are rarely discussed together: human health and agriculture. From history to modern science, the connection between what societies eat and how they develop is undeniable. As the continent faces rapid population growth, strengthening agriculture and improving nutrition could become one of ...

Goat farming remains one of the most resilient and accessible agricultural enterprises across Africa. From arid pastoral zones in the Sahel to mixed crop-livestock systems in Southern Africa, goats provide income, nutrition and financial security to millions of households. As climate variability intensifies and land pressures increase, goats are increasingly viewed as a strategic livestock ...