The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially launched Phase III of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative. This milestone marks a major step forward in Africa’s ongoing strategy to secure food sustainability, elevate climate resilience, and generate long-term…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has called for increased investment in observation systems to unlock the full potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in meteorology across Africa. Speaking at the World…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to actively engage Nigerian youths in the transformation of the livestock sector. This strategic move aims at boosting domestic food production, creating sustainable employment opportunities, and enhancing Nigeria’s competitiveness on the global agricultural…
In a decisive move to shield the nation from volatile global markets, the Federal Government has successfully secured over 449,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser inputs equivalent to roughly 9 million bags—to anchor national food security. The massive procurement drive forms…
The Ekiti State Government has officially commenced the distribution of fertilisers to local farmers, marking the flag-off of the Renewed Hope Farm Inputs Support Programme (FISP) Phase I. This strategic initiative is designed to drastically boost agricultural productivity and strengthen…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a major regulatory shift to strengthen oversight of poultry import allocations and enforce strict performance measures across the livestock industry. This decisive move aims to eliminate severe supply bottlenecks, improve access to day-old…
The Nigerian Government and the Kingdom of Denmark have officially renewed their alliance to revolutionize agricultural innovation, food safety, and animal health. Both nations signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for Phase II of the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) Programme…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigeria’s livestock sector to access global climate finance. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to drive sustainable livestock development, enhance food security, create jobs, and mitigate the sharp impacts…
By Michael Omotosho | Civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming Coalition have called for greater transparency, accountability, and community participation in agricultural financing as the African Development Bank (AfDB) begins its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. The…
In a major push toward sustainable economic growth in Africa, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited have strengthened their strategic alliance to empower the continent’s next generation of eco-focused innovators. The high-level meeting, held at the UNICEF…
