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Miyetti-Allah Urges Federal Government to Extend Credit Lines to Butchers to Lower Beef Prices
Agriculture

Miyetti-Allah Urges Federal Government to Extend Credit Lines to Butchers to Lower Beef Prices

The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has urged the Federal Government to establish dedicated Bank of Agriculture (BOA) loan facilities for butchers to help crash rising meat prices. MAFYDA revealed a stark market disparity where middlemen buy cows from pastoralists for ₦500,000 to ₦750,000 and resell them to capital-constrained butchers on credit for up to ₦1.5 million. The association stated that direct capital intervention would empower butchers to bypass these p

May 24, 2026 105
Restored Lower Anambra Irrigation Scheme Reopens to Support All-Season Farming
Agriculture

Restored Lower Anambra Irrigation Scheme Reopens to Support All-Season Farming

AYAMELUM, NIGERIA—The Federal Government has handed over the newly rehabilitated Lower Anambra Irrigation Project (LAIP) Water Pumping Station in Ifite-Ogwari to the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority. Executed under the ATASP-1 initiative, the project involved a complete overhaul of the primary pumping station and the structural lining of 40.1 kilometers of irrigation canals. The restored infrastructure secures year-round water access for over 2,000 hectares of farmland, enabling dry

May 24, 2026 54
Federal Government Unveils Harmonized Fertilizer Manual to Optimize Crop Yields
Agriculture

Federal Government Unveils Harmonized Fertilizer Manual to Optimize Crop Yields

ABUJA, NIGERIA—The government has launched the Harmonized Fertilizer Recommendations for Nigeria – 2026 Edition, the first unified manual in over a decade. Developed by NADF, FISS, FEPSAN, OCP Group, and IFDC, it offers scientifically validated, region-specific guidelines tailored to diverse soil types. By equipping extension workers and smallholders with precise application frameworks, the initiative aims to eliminate input waste, lower production costs, and boost national grain yields ahead of

May 24, 2026 54
Benue Activates Benfruit Plant via BIPC to Tackle ₦3.5trn Post-Harvest Losses
Agriculture

Benue Activates Benfruit Plant via BIPC to Tackle ₦3.5trn Post-Harvest Losses

Benue State has launched Benfruit Juice to reduce Nigeria’s ₦3.5 trillion post-harvest losses by processing surplus fruits into juice and concentrates. The initiative targets the state’s major produce, including oranges and mangoes, aiming to reduce waste, stabilize farm prices, create jobs, and cut reliance on imported fruit juice concentrates.

May 18, 2026 59
Lagos Targets Bigger Slice of ₦16.14trn Food Market with New Infrastructure
Agriculture

Lagos Targets Bigger Slice of ₦16.14trn Food Market with New Infrastructure

Lagos State is ramping up efforts to secure a larger share of Nigeria’s ₦16.14 trillion food market by investing in modern agricultural infrastructure and logistics systems. Central to the plan is the expansion of the Lagos Central Food Security Logistics Hub and other facilities aimed at improving storage, reducing post-harvest losses, and streamlining food distribution. The initiative is expected to boost food security, create jobs, and attract private investment.

May 18, 2026 48
Global Food Prices Surge to 3-Year High Over Iran Conflict, FAO Reports
Agriculture

Global Food Prices Surge to 3-Year High Over Iran Conflict, FAO Reports

Food and Agriculture Organization data shows global food commodity prices have hit a three-year high, driven by geopolitical tensions and disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. The surge in the FAO Food Price Index is being fueled by rising shipping costs, energy prices, and supply chain instability affecting grains, oils, and dairy. Analysts warn the impact could worsen food inflation, especially in import-dependent developing economies.

May 18, 2026 45
Nigeria Plans Cooperative Bank and Digital Push to Revolutionize Agricultural Financing
Agriculture

Nigeria Plans Cooperative Bank and Digital Push to Revolutionize Agricultural Financing

Federal Government of Nigeria is planning to establish the Cooperative Bank of Nigeria as part of a broader digital transformation of the agricultural sector. The initiative aims to improve access to credit for smallholder farmers and rural agribusinesses, while using digital platforms to enhance transparency, reduce intermediaries, and strengthen food security under the Renewed Hope agenda.

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