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Unlocking a Seven-Billion-Dollar Future: Nigeria’s Cassava Industrial Transformation
Nigeria is moving to transform its status as the world's top cassava producer by shifting from subsistence farming to high-precision industrial processing, aiming to unlock a seven-billion-dollar domestic value chain.
Factors Behind the Ineffectiveness of Delta State’s Anti-Grazing Legislation
Delta State’s 2021 anti-grazing law has struggled to curb farmer-herder conflicts due to institutional bottlenecks, lack of police cooperation, and insufficient political will.
Alia prioritizes lasting growth over short-term aid, says supporter
A Benue state official supporter defends Governor Hyacinth Alia's focus on sustainable infrastructure and agricultural investment as a superior alternative to temporary palliative distribution.
Governor Lawal Provides Extensive Farm Aid to Zamfara Agricultural Sector
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has launched an agricultural support initiative, distributing 72,000 bags of fertiliser and other essential farming inputs to farmers across all 14 local government areas to boost food security.
Federal Government and NDDC Launch $500 Million Agricultural Initiative for Niger Delta
The federal government and the NDDC are set to launch a $500 million agricultural fund for the Niger Delta, aiming to boost commercial farming and attract global investment through a July 15 summit in Abuja.
Bandit levies endanger agricultural output across northern Nigeria
Farmers in northern Nigeria are facing illegal extortion and threats from armed groups, leading to fears of severe food shortages as the planting season progresses.
Governor Zulum initiates 50 percent fertiliser subsidy and grants free tools to 120,000 Borno farmers
Governor Zulum has launched a major agricultural support initiative in Borno State, providing 50 percent subsidised fertiliser and free farming tools to 120,000 farmers, alongside a ₦500 million cash aid program for vulnerable residents.
Peter Obi Advocates for Pro-Citizen Leadership to Resolve Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis
Peter Obi claims that Nigeria's severe food crisis is a result of incompetent leadership and urges the government to secure agricultural zones and shift focus toward food production.
Peter Obi Urges Government Action Following UN Hunger Alert in Northern Nigeria
Peter Obi has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action following a UN report revealing that millions of people in Northern Nigeria are facing critical levels of hunger.
Peter Obi Urges Immediate State Action on Northern Nigeria Food Insecurity
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi is urging the government to adopt proactive measures to combat a deepening food crisis affecting millions in Northern Nigeria.