The World Bank and the Federal Government have commended Lagos State Government for its effective and efficient implementation of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement, and Livelihood Improvement Support, (APPEALS) project in the state. They said the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration, through APPEALS project has surpassed some of the targets set as far as the implementation within the framework of the project to …

Norfund – the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries — is set to invest $12 million in the agricultural sector. West Africa Regional Director, Naana Winful Fynn said more capital should be expected with the fear of Naira devaluation gone and complexities around multiple exchange rates resolved. She spoke yesterday during a virtual media parley in Lagos. Fynn said through …

The African Development Bank has pledged for President Bola Tinubu’s efforts and vision in improving the agriculture and power sectors in Nigeria. After a meeting with President Tinubu on the sidelines of the New Global Financing Pact summit, hosted by the French President Emmanuel Macron, in Paris, France, AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said that it was a great opportunity for …

As a way of reviving the dwindling means of livelihood of farmers in Ogun State occasioned by Covid-19, over 3,000 farmers have been empowered under Nigeria Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, domesticated as Ogun-CARES. The empowerment is a progressive gesture executed in batches at Ijebu-Ode Local Government Secretariat for Ogun East, Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme premises …

The Lagos State Government on Friday said strategic plans are being developed and implemented to bridge the annual 1.380 million deficit in red meat consumption as part of measures to boost food security across the State and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef in Lagos.  At a workshop organised by the state government, in collaboration with the Food and …

The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) has elected Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Sadiq Kassim as its new president. This is in recognition of the conglomerate’s pacesetting role as a leader in the Nigerian fertiliser industry. FEPSAN, which represents the interests of fertiliser producers, blenders, and suppliers, has been the driving force of …

Ekiti State Government has acquired 55,000 hectares of land for an agricultural processing zone to enhance food security and create jobs across the state. At a meeting with the communities and land owners from Iyemero, Esun, Odo- Oro, Itapaji, Ipao, Oke Ayedun and Oke Ako Ekiti, the government appealed to them to shun any form of violence but cooperate with …

The Federal Government said on Monday that more investment was needed to support the over four million persons experiencing hunger and malnutrition in the northeast. The government and the United Nations urged international partners to support Nigeria with funds to address food shortage in the region. At the lunch of the lean season food security and nutrition crisis, multi-sector plan …

From less than N20,000 for a basket in recent weeks, fresh tomatoes now sell for N70,000 in major cities in southern Nigeria particularly. This has made many households and restaurants to resort to tomato pastes and other available alternatives for their cooking. A market survey conducted by Daily Trust showed that, in states where tomatoes are cultivated, including Kano, Katsina …

Egypt has indicated an interest in Ogun’s Agro Processing Zone (APZ), Governor Dapo Abiodun said in Abeokuta on Saturday. The APZ is located at the Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport in Iperu-Ilishan in the Remo part of the state. Abiodun told executive officers of the Ogun chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), at an interactive session that …