Abuja, Nigeria — In a landmark move to boost food security and rural development, Nigeria has launched a $1 billion Agricultural Transformation Fund aimed at empowering smallholder farmers. The initiative, announced at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, is backed by the Bank of Agriculture and Afreximbank and is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ...

Singapore – 25th September 2025 – Olam Agri, a leading global agribusiness in food, feed and fibre, and AGRA, Africa’s leading partnership-driven institution for agricultural transformation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to scale up sustainable food and feed value chains in Nigeria and Ghana, with future expansion across Africa. This MoU marks ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria, alongside key development partners, has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the country’s horticulture sector—emphasizing that innovation and collaboration are critical drivers of food security, employment, and inclusive economic empowerment. This commitment was underscored during the 2025 Learning Event of the HortiNigeria program, held over two days in Ibadan, Oyo State. ...

Zimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Alongside South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Egypt, Zimbabwe is now counted among Africa’s leading producers of key crops. The country has emerged as a ...

Source: Supplied In a major stride toward agricultural transformation, the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a landmark agreement to mobilize up to $1 billion for Nigeria’s National Smallholder Farmers Fund. The deal was formalized at the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, marking a pivotal moment in the ...

Abuja, Nigeria — Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent and unified action to combat hunger, describing it as a universal challenge that transcends borders and demands global attention. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National and Regional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Shettima underscored the critical ...

In a major step toward revitalizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector, the governments of Nigeria and Germany, in partnership with the European Union (EU), have unveiled a €18.3 million initiative aimed at boosting the country’s tomato and ginger value chains. The project, known as the Agriculture Value Chain Facility – Transformative Agricultural Systems for Rural Economic Development ...

Lagos, Nigeria: the city from the air – Lagos island and Victoria Island separated by Five Cowrie Creek – Eko Atlantic City land reclamation – Lagos Lagoon, Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean in the backround. Getty Images Image used for illustrative purpose/Getty Images By Brandon Moss  Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and ...

Dakar, Senegal — At the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum, Heifer International issued a powerful call to action: governments, donors, investors, and development partners must deepen their commitment to local partnerships if Africa is to unlock the full potential of its agricultural sector. Operating across 19 countries—including several in Africa—Heifer International emphasized that collaboration between ...

By Brandon Moss  Lagos, Nigeria — In a bold move that signals renewed confidence in Africa’s offshore energy potential, Shell has struck a farm-out deal that expands its footprint in one of the continent’s most prolific deepwater assets. The UK-based energy giant has acquired TotalEnergies’ 12.5% stake in Nigeria’s Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, home ...