Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2
By Cynthia AloNigeria’s agricultural export earnings fell by 36.09 per cent year-on-year to N802.99 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N1.26 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q2 ’25), latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown.The figure also represents a 31.51 per cent decline from the N1.17 […]
Nigeria ranks first in cassava production, yet imports – ICSAN
Although Nigeria is ranked number one in cassava production globally, she imported about $54,200 in cassava in 2022, becoming the 121st largest importer of cassava in the world.
Food production: Agric Ministry moves to identify, capture data of genuine farmers
FOLLOWING the infiltration and criminal activities of ‘political farmers’ in the agricultural sector, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Sunday, disclosed moves to identify and capture data of genuine farmers in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, for accurate records and well directed interventions.
We ‘ll revamp livestock production to boost local economy – Gov Kefas
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Kefas Agbu, has said his administration has commenced the remodeling of livestock farming and production in order to improve local economy and strengthen the livestock value chain across the state.
Food prices to crash in 180 days – Agric Minister
AS Nigerians hit the streets to protest hunger, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari, Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash.
EU unveils digital platform to boost investment in Nigeria’s agribusiness
“In particular, it will work with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment, Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy.”
