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AfDB supports Nigeria with $134m to cultivate rice, maize, cassava, soyabeans

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in the cultivation of rice, maize, cassava and soyabeans to boost food production. The bank is providing...

Chinese scientists discover key genes for lodging resistance in maize

Chinese researchers have recently discovered key genes in maize to improve its root lodging resistance, offering new hope for increasing planting density and crop...

IITA launches post-harvest loss projects in eight states

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, launched a project on reducing post-harvest losses across vitamin A cassava (VAC)...

ABU starts research into flood resistant maize – Director

The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has started research into the  development of maize varieties that can withstand flood...

Govt introduces disease resistant maize to farmers in Akwa Ibom

The Federal Government under the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) has introduced a disease resistant maize to farmers in Akwa Ibom State. Mr Mmoeyak Usua,...

Lagos distributes maize, sorghum to 15 farm settlements to avert food scarcity

The Lagos State Government  has begun the distribution of maize and sorghum to no less than 15 feed millers, farm settlements and other stakeholders...

After cotton and maize, Nigeria to release more GM food – Ebegba

Sir Rufus Ebegba, the director-general and chief executive officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NABMA), at a meeting held in Abuja to review...

Ethiopia, Nigeria, others in continental drought-tolerant maize initiative

The Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA) Project has contributed to a stronger food system in 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, through more than...

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African Heads of State confirm attendance at Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026

The Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) has announced the confirmation of distinguished African Heads of State for its 2026...
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Lagos begins on-site assessment of informal spaces

The Lagos State Government has commenced on-site assessment of informal spaces across key corridors of the state, beginning with...

Beyond workshops: How to make capacity building truly transformative for Nigeria’s food systems

Capacity development remains one of the most funded and trusted pathways to strengthen institutions, empower professionals, and accelerate economic...

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African Heads of State confirm attendance at Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026

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Lagos begins on-site assessment of informal spaces

The Lagos State Government has commenced on-site assessment of...
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