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…
Dangote Fertiliser Limited has emerged winner of the Agricultural Input Award at the 17th National Agricultural Show held in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The company received the honour for its massive contribution to Nigeria’s agricultural sector, especially through its 3 million…
The Organic Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to formally integrate organic fertiliser into the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). The group says recognising organic products as essential, not optional, will improve national food production.…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a rice fortification plant as part of efforts to tackle rising cases of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies across the state. The facility, located within the Lagos State Rice Mill in Imota, Ikorodu, was commissioned…