The National Economic Council (NEC) yesterday approved far-reaching initiatives projected to unlock up to $90 billion in value by 2035. At its 149th meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, NEC endorsed the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board. It unveiled a comprehensive agribusiness and livestock development plan. In a statement by Senior …

The Federal Government has moved to validate the National Animal Feed and Fodder Policy as part of a broader strategy to grow Nigeria’s agricultural sector from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. Speaking at the official flag-off of the policy validation workshop in Abuja, the minister of livestock development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the initiative is key to unlocking …

The Federal Government said on Thursday that it has mapped out strategies to revitalise and enhance the production of cocoa in all areas of its value chain. It said it took the step following a decline in the cocoa production in the country, a development it described as worrisome. At a two-day stakeholders capacity building and training in Akure, Ondo …

The wife of Katsina State Governor, Zulaihat Radda, has unveiled a sustainable moringa farming programme aimed at empowering 3.6 million women in the state. The programme under her Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative project is in partnership with the state Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development. Speaking at the event in Katsina on Monday, she said the initiative would provide women …

Many do not know, but the shrimp business in Lagos is booming the largest shrimp farm in West Africa, thanks to the state’s favourable climate and the efforts of key players like Atlantic Shrimpers. Located in Badagry, Atlantic Shrimpers boasts an impressive 160-hectare site and employs over 400 staff during peak production. The numbers are staggering – Atlantic Shrimpers exports …

The Federal Government has pledged to establish a gene bank to preserve the genetic makeup of indigenous livestock breeds and ensure their sustainability for future generations. The minister of livestock development, Idi Maiha, made this commitment at the 2025 ministerial briefing on Friday in Abuja. The event aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the government’s progress and developmental agenda. …

The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha has commended Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s livestock sector and the developer of the Noiler chicken breed, for its contributions to agricultural growth. During his recent tour of the company’s breeder farms and hatcheries in Awe, Oyo State, the minister commended the role of Noiler, a …

The Federal Government is exploring the potential in the livestock sector to enhance Nigeria’s economic growth, the Minister for Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has said. The minister said this while inspecting livestock projects at the Modibbo Adama University in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. He said the Federal Government was committed to the development of the numerous opportunities …

In this article, the writer explores the integration of smart technologies in odour management, focusing on their features, benefits, and best practices for effective implementation in modern poultry farms Odour management remains a significant challenge in poultry farming. The unpleasant smells emanating from manure, feed, and ammonia not only affect the health of workers and nearby residents but also influence …

In line with his administration’s commitment to address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed Edo 2025 budget. The 2025 budget tagged, “Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo” is meant to revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividends of democracy, with special …