Agriculture

World Food Programme

WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Crisis in Central Sahel and Nigeria Due to Funding Shortages

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that without immediate ...

Aicha Haidara, vice president at Sahel Capital

Sahel Capital Backs MM LEKKER with $400,000 to Boost Agricultural Growth in Benin

Sahel Capital has provided a $400,000 working capital loan to MM LEKKER, a leading agribusiness ...

A trader

FG Launches National Digital Platform to Revolutionize Agricultural Services

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a National Digital Agricultural Extension Platform aimed at ...

Horticultural exports

Nigeria’s Horticultural Exports Set to Reach $500 Million by 2030

Nigeria’s horticultural exports are projected to hit $500 million by 2030, driven by rising demand ...
Wheat production

FG Supports Jigawa’s Wheat Production as 118,000 Hectares Cultivated Nationwide

FG donates free agricultural inputs to Jigawa as part of a national wheat initiative, with ...
Cocoa Plantation

Enugu Launches 20-Hectare Cocoa Plantation to Boost Production and Exports

Enugu State launches a 20-hectare cocoa plantation to boost production, drive exports, and contribute up ...
Cocoa sector

Cocoa Sector Seeks Youth Involvement, Innovation for Growth

Nigeria’s cocoa sector is calling for more youth involvement and innovation to boost productivity, as ...
Youth farmers

FG Unveils Youth Farmers Portal to Combat Unemployment and Boost Food Security

FG launches Youth Farmers Portal to tackle unemployment and boost food security. The platform provides ...
cocoa prices

Cocoa Prices Hit Record High of $11,839 Per Ton Amid Supply Concerns

Cocoa prices hit a record $11,839 per ton amid global supply challenges, creating pricing difficulties ...
Agriculture and Entrepreneurship

AfDB Approves Over €129 Million to Boost Senegal’s Agriculture and Entrepreneurship

The African Development Bank approves over €129 million to boost agriculture and entrepreneurship in Senegal, ...

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