A new scientific study has highlighted the urgent need for greener, safer weed-control methods to reduce farmers’ reliance on toxic chemicals that are worsening Nigeria’s food shortage crisis. The research, led by Nigerian biochemist Dr. Ige Komolafe, shows that natural…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to place greater priority on agriculture and manufacturing to ease cost-of-living pressures and ensure Nigeria’s 3.98% GDP growth in Q3 2025 translates into real welfare…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, says increased private-sector participation remains essential to unlocking sustainable growth in Nigeria’s agricultural economy. He noted that fresh investments, modern technologies, and innovation will play a central role in improving productivity…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Mycotoxicology Society of Nigeria (MSN) have strengthened collaboration to improve early detection and prevention of mycotoxins in agricultural produce nationwide. At the 18th annual MSN conference, hosted by SON on Monday in…
Nigeria loses an estimated $9–10 billion every year to post-harvest waste a staggering setback that experts say is weakening food security, shrinking farmers’ earnings, and slowing national economic growth. The alert was raised by Segun Alabi, Chief Executive Officer of…
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, slightly above the 3.86% recorded in the same period of 2024, according to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report shows broad economic improvement driven…