Agric & Biotech

Green Wall Agency produces 45.3m tree seedlings for afforestation

The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) says it has produced 45 million assorted tree seedlings for its afforestation programme across the country. Dr...

NABDA urges farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost productivity

Director General, National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi, has urged farmers to embrace biotechnology to boost food production in the...

Food security: Ogun, tobacco foundation collaborate to empower maize farmers

In a collaborative act to enhance the capabilities and resources of maize farmers in Ogun State, the British American Tobacco Foundation (BATNF), in partnership...

Advancement in biotechnology ushering new era of agricultural productivity — NBRD

The National Biotechnology Research Development (NBRD) says the rapid advancement in biotechnology, particularly genetic engineering, has ushered in a new era of possibilities for...

GMOs in Africa: Food security, food slavery or cultural imperialism?

The origin of food is seed. Whoever controls the seed controls the entire food chain. These seeds are not owned by any African entity,...

U.S. unveils global food security strategy plan for Nigeria

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says the U.S. government has unveiled its new Global Food Security Strategy Country Plan for Nigeria. Melissa...

Post-harvest solutions, catalyst for poverty reduction, economic growth – IFAD

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says post-harvest solutions are key for catalysing poverty reduction and economic growth. Mrs Dede Ekoue, IFAD Nigeria Country...

Agriculture stakeholders recommend more investment in post-harvest management

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for improved investment by government and private organisations in the area of technology and infrastructure to enhance...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...
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Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts to reconcile its status as a burgeoning global energy player...

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