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 …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)  Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, as Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. Announcing the appointment Friday, the President hoped to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. Former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Jega co-chaired the Presidential Livestock Committee …

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 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 …

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments into livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the crisis of farmer-herder clashes, eradicate hunger and poverty in Nigeria as well as promote economic prosperity. President Tinubu said this Thursday in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil at the signing of a Letter of …