Onion price jumps 900% to N300,000 in 6 months
By Cynthia Alo The price of a 120kg bag of onions jumped from N30,000 in April 2026, to about N300,000 in October representing a 900 percent increase in six months. National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) attributed the increase to inadequate storage facilities and fire outbreaks in warehouses in the North […]
Experts push value addition, higher productivity in agric sector
By Cynthia AloExperts have tasked stakeholders in Nigeria’s agriculture sector to shift from primary production to commercially driven agribusiness, stressing value addition, higher productivity and improved access to finance and markets as critical to unlocking the sector’s potential.They spoke at the Enterprise CEO Series forum, themed “The Future of Agribusiness Leadership in Africa,” in Lagos, […]
Nigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study
…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks By Gabriel Ewepu and Cynthia Alo A new study has shown that about 69 per cent of farmers and farm workers in Nigeria are exposed […]
Nigerians turn to cheaper protein alternatives as Titus price surges
By Kafayat Kokumo The rising cost of Titus (mackerel) fish brand, a popular frozen fish in Nigerian markets, has forced many households to abandon their preferred choice for cheaper alternatives, including panla (hake), shawa (sardine) and other varieties. The development has heightened concerns among consumers and traders, who said the sharp increase in the price […]
Agric sector records 4.39% growth in GDP, hits N13.9trn
…Crop production dominates with N9trn By Cynthia Alo The agriculture sector comprising crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, recorded a 4.39 per cent, Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising to N13.98 trillion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N13.39 trillion in Q2’25. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) GDP […]
Nigeria fights to save N1.4trn agro exports
…Exporters say they are 80% ready…FG struggles with its role By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing over $1 billion, about N1.4 trillion, in annual earnings from agro exports if it fails to meet the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation, EUDR, deadline of December 30, 2026. The EUDR requires that commodities entering the EU market, including cocoa, […]
