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, ...

Abubakar Kyari, Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has warned that inefficiency in development partner–supported agricultural programmes will no longer be tolerated, signalling tighter oversight and stricter accountability across the sector. Speaking at a meeting of the Combined National Project Steering Committee in ...

By Stephen Onyekwelu Nigeria’s effort to reduce its dependence on oil is no longer theoretical. Agriculture has emerged as the most credible pillar of diversification, driven by rising non-oil exports, expanding processing capacity and a shift toward value addition. The momentum is real, but the next phase of growth will hinge on execution rather than ...

As Nigeria grapples with persistent food and economic challenges, more citizens are turning to agriculture as a means of survival and resilience. Among the most notable trends is the rise of urban farming, which is quietly emerging as a practical response to the country’s food crisis. In cities across the nation, residents are increasingly relying ...

By Zhang Weilan, Zhang Yashu, Ding Yazhi and Chen Zishuai in SanyaPublished: Dec 04, 2025 09:17 PM. A classroom of China-African Science and Technology Backyard program at the Sanya Institute of China Agricultural University in South China’s Hainan Province on December 2, 2025 Photo: Zhang Weilan/GT In a neat, compact classroom at the Sanya Institute ...

Image: National Bureau of Statistics Logo Africa Economy Agriculture Services Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98% in real terms in the third quarter of 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure marks a modest improvement over the 3.86% recorded in the same period last year, underscoring steady recovery across key sectors despite ...

By Abiodun Nejo The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has pledged to intensify efforts toward strengthening food production and security across the country, reaffirming its role as a unifying voice for Nigerian farmers. Speaking at his inauguration during the 2025 National Agricultural Showground along the Abuja–Keffi Road in Nasarawa State, newly elected AFAN President ...

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 ...

Ilorin, Nigeria — Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector have reiterated that the country’s farming productivity will remain stagnant unless it embraces large-scale mechanisation. Speaking at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE), held at the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanisation (NCAM) in Ilorin, experts emphasized that modern tools and technologies are ...

Addis Ababa, November 21, 2025 — The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is rapidly positioning itself as a transformative force for intra-African trade, agricultural growth, and global market competitiveness, according to Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) Executive Director Gerald Masila. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Masila emphasized AfCFTA’s potential to unlock new trade ...