The Institute for Agricultural Research in Zaria has intensified its innovation drive, with over 140 ongoing research activities and 19 new projects introduced in 2025 to address climate-related challenges. Speaking at the institute’s 2026 Annual Research Review and Planning Meeting, Director Ado Yusuf, represented by Deputy Director Nafi’u Abdu, said the initiatives were shaped by…
A new ultra-modern seed processing factory has been launched in northern Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen food systems and climate resilience across the region. The facility, operated by Premier Seeds Nigeria Ltd, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday by former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya, with funding and technical assistance…
Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled sweeping agricultural reforms aimed at ensuring food is available, affordable, and accessible to every citizen, in a bold effort to counter rising food insecurity and economic instability. Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, outlined a comprehensive strategy targeting key barriers such…
