Nigeria is accelerating efforts to build a more resilient and efficient food system through a coordinated, data-driven agricultural planning framework under the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM). The initiative gained renewed momentum during a three-day NAPM Stakeholders’ Planning and Validation Workshop held in Ado Ekiti, where the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) convened federal ...

Wheat production in northern Nigeria is coing under increasing pressure as rising temperatures linked to climate change disrupt traditional growing conditions, particularly in key farming zones such as Kano State. For decades, wheat cultivation in the region has depended on the cool harmattan season, which provides the low night temperatures required for proper germination and ...

Nigeria is accelerating its shift toward technology-driven agriculture following the launch of a €2.7 million Earth Observation-based agricultural project in partnership with the European Union. The initiative is designed to strengthen food security, improve productivity and support climate-smart farming across the country. The project, implemented by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in ...

Flour Mills of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s drive toward sugar self-sufficiency, as government officials intensify efforts to boost local production and reduce reliance on imports. The renewed commitment follows a visit by John Enoh to the Sunti Golden Sugar Estate in Niger State, a major project operated by Golden Sugar Company. ...

Across Nigeria, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding in the agricultural sector as more women step into roles traditionally dominated by men. From poultry farming to crop production and agribusiness, women—many of them educated and entrepreneurial—are not only participating but excelling, reshaping the future of agriculture in the country. For many, the journey into ...

L-R, the United Nations Assistant Secretary General Youth Affairs, Dr Fellipe Paullier and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari during the couresty visit. Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has emphasised the critical role of youth participation in transforming the country’s agricultural sector, noting that increased involvement will accelerate ...

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 ...

Abdulrazak Najim, chief executive of Noba Africa Agro Allied Limited, is positioning improved seed technology as a cornerstone for boosting agricultural productivity across Nigeria and West Africa. In an industry often constrained by low-quality inputs and unpredictable yields, Najim says the company’s seeds are delivering 20–30% higher yields compared to conventional farmer-saved varieties—offering a practical ...

As part of the effort, Nigerian lawmakers are engaging with major agricultural economies and development partners, including Malaysia, the European Union, Brazil, China, Germany, India, and the United Kingdom. According to Sharafadeen Alli, chairman of the committee, these partnerships are designed to leverage global expertise in areas such as mechanisation, research collaboration, and modern farming ...

Agricultural experts and policymakers in Nigeria are calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops as a key strategy to build climate-resilient food systems and reduce reliance on food imports. The call was made during a Farmer-Scientist Engagement Programme and Stakeholders Summit held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia State, where participants emphasized the ...