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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Agriculture

March 11, 2026

Kaduna unveils policy to boost women’s access to land, finance

Murtala Dabo, commissioner for agriculture, presented the framework during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration on Wednesday in Kaduna.

Female farmers
March 11, 2026

Food Security: FG disburses interest-free loan to Plateau farmers

The federal government has commenced disbursement of interest-free, collateral-free loans to farmers in Plateau.

Nigeria Farmers
March 6, 2026

Nigeria needs 25 million tonnes of maize annually to meet national demand: FG

Mr Abdullahi said the government had intensified efforts to meet the demand by boosting local production.

Aliyu Abdullahi
March 6, 2026

FG unveils N250 billion credit facility for smallholder farmers 

He said the mission of the ministry was to boost agricultural productivity.

farmers
March 6, 2026

Alleged $9.6 billion P&ID Scam: Court fixes May 11 for judgement against Briton

The defendants were arraigned in May 2022 but pleaded not guilty to the charge.

James Nolan
March 6, 2026

FG implementing reforms on food security: Minister

He said food security was central to Nigeria’s economic stability, national independence and poverty reduction.

Mohammed Idris
March 5, 2026

FG supports Lagos farmers to enhance food security

The minister noted that Lagos State occupied a unique and strategic position in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.

Nigerian farmers
March 5, 2026

Bauchi governor targets $200 million agro-industrial investment

Governor Bala Mohammed has reaffirmed his commitment to meeting all international requirements necessary to secure a proposed $200 million agro-industrial investment.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
March 5, 2026

Ondo: Gunmen shoot farmer, kidnap wife

Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the attack occurred at about 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road.

Gunmen
March 3, 2026

N-HYPPADEC donates 45 power tillers, 1,250 safety jackets to Plateau farmers

The managing director explained that the safety jackets would largely be distributed to the fish farmers in the state.