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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Agriculture

September 10, 2026

Agro-commodities company redeems ₦25 billion commercial paper, restores investor confidence

The firm announced the redemption of its ₦25.1 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper issued under its ₦200 billion Commercial Paper Programme.

Sunbeth Global Concepts
September 10, 2026

Poultry industry fastest pathway to food security, job creation in Nigeria: PAN

PAN says the poultry industry remains one of the fastest pathways to food security, job creation, and wealth generation.

Poultry market
September 9, 2026

First Lady launches ‘Free to Shine’ campaign against HIV in Enugu

Mr Kyari said, stressing the need for wider access to appropriate agricultural technology.

Remi Tinubu and Abubakar Kyari
September 8, 2026

Kaduna ACReSAL, IAR partner to raise farm yields

The Kaduna Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes Project partnered the Institute for Agricultural Research to raise farm yields.

September 7, 2026

Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz

Mr Rezaei said any ship attempting to pass through the zone would be placed on Tehran’s sanctions list.

Strait of Hormuz
September 7, 2026

Emir of Zazzau inaugurates tree planting along ancient Zaria city walls

The Emir of Zazzau inaugurated a major tree-planting exercise along sections of Zaria’s ancient city walls, blending cultural preservation with environmental sustainability.

Tree planting (Credit: Dataphyte)
September 6, 2026

FG engages 200 youths to drive innovation, growth in agriculture

Ms Liman urged youths to explore opportunities in agriculture, technology and other sectors.

Agriculture minister Abbubakar Kyari
September 6, 2026

Plant breeders seek increased investment in research to boost food security

Mr Adetimirin said investment in plant breeding was essential to developing improved crop varieties with higher yields.

Nigerian Plant Breeders Association (NPBA)
September 5, 2026

Cassava ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌⁠⁠‌‌can become Nigeria’s crude oil, agriculture expert says

“Our cassava is our crude oil. Just as crude oil transformed the fortunes of nations, cassava can transform the fortunes of our people,” Mr Apeh said.

cassava
September 5, 2026

NEPC ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‌‌‌‌‌trains 70 Adamawa smallholder farmers on pesticide management

Nonye Ayeni, NEPC executive director, said the training focused on safe pesticide handling, storage, application, personal safety and environmental protection.

NEPC