Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised the Sasakawa Africa Association for its enduring work to strengthen food security and modernise farming across the continent. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by SAA President Shuichi Suzuki to Obasanjo’s residence at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where discussions focused on deepening collaboration ...

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security convened the Technical Session of the 47th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) in Kaduna, bringing together state officials, research institutes, private-sector actors and development partners to chart a practical pathway toward food sovereignty. Purpose and theme The session, held under ...

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with Autodex Nigeria Limited, has announced the second edition of the Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo 2025. Scheduled for 10–12 November in Nigeria’s capital, the event is poised to become a continental hub for agricultural innovation, food security, and cross-border agribusiness collaboration. Dr. ...

By Justina Auta Edited by Uche Anunne Nigeria’s agribusiness stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing inclusive growth and youth empowerment through strengthened multi-stakeholder partnerships. This pledge follows a strategic engagement in Abuja with a delegation from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), led by Mr. Sadiq Rabiu, Special Assistant to the ...

Abuja, October 2025 — In a decisive move to reshape Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Production and Services convened a public hearing on three critical bills aimed at strengthening the sector’s legal and institutional framework. The proposed legislation includes: 1. A Bill to Amend the National Agricultural Development Fund (Establishment) ...

Abuja, October 14, 2025 — In a bold move to modernize its agricultural sector and ensure national food security, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Nigeria Agricultural Intelligence Platform (NAIP). Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), this four-year initiative is designed to harness digital innovation, sustainable financing, and youth ...

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – October 3, 2025 – Smallholder farmers across Africa are increasingly adopting regenerative agriculture practices to boost productivity while protecting the environment. This was the key outcome of the Second Roundtable of African Farmers, which brought together farmers from Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Mali, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia. ...

Lomé, Togo – October 2, 2025 – The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved more than USD 308 million in financing to drive renewable energy, agribusiness, trade, and industrialisation projects in Nigeria and Guinea. The announcement was made during the Bank’s 93rd Ordinary Session, chaired by President and Board Chairman Dr. George ...

The Nigerian Government has obtained renewed financial backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch Phase 2 of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. This next phase aims to extend climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive agro-industrial development to 24 additional states, building on the initial rollout in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory. ...

  Transforming Africa’s agriculture could unlock progress toward up to half of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The sector received just $49 billion in funding in 2022, well short of the $200 billion required. African farmers receive nine times less investment than their global peers, undermining productivity and resilience. Urgent investment is essential to ...