agriculture

Nanodrones: Tiny machines that can transform future of agriculture

By Ibrahim AdamA farmer in the Eruwa Local Government Area of Oyo State, Ayantunde Aboderin, inspected his cassava plot and made a startling observation. Some of the plants were...

FULL LIST: African countries leading in agricultural production

Africa’s agricultural sector continues to play a pivotal role in global food security, with several countries standing out...

FG to convert 417 grazing reserves into modern livestock villages

The federal government has unveiled plans to transform Nigeria’s 417 grazing reserves into fully functional “Renewed Hope Livestock...

Shettima: Cassava Now Key Driver of Nigeria’s Industrial Development, Import Substitution

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has repositioned cassava production to...

Dangote, Elumelu Pledge Increased Investment in Taraba’s Agricultural and Energy Sectors at Investment Summit

Industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote and business mogul Tony Elumelu have committed to significantly increasing their investments in Taraba...

How CNG Can Help Transform Nigerian Agriculture and Food Security- Dr. Babalola

An Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Engr. Abdulrasheed Babalola, PhD, has called for adoption of Compressed...

Nigeria targets 500,000 tonnes cocoa output to challenge global leaders

Booming cocoa prices are stirring interest in turning Nigeria into a bigger player in the sector, with hopes of challenging top producers Ivory Coast...

INEC’s Ex Boss Becomes Special Adviser On Livestock Reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of...

Sierra Leonean President to visit Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to host the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, in two weeks.The visit will focus on...

UK to establish agritech hub in Oyo

The Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre to enhance agriculture and livestock production through...

States must contribute 10% to join RAAMP, says FG

The Federal Government has emphasised the importance of states committing 10 per cent counterpart funding to qualify for participation in the Rural Access and...