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When Climate Stress Meets Religious Divide in Farmer–Herder Conflict

Climate change is increasingly reshaping Nigeria’s rural economy, but new research suggests that the story is more complex than drought alone. While shrinking grazing land and erratic rainfall remain key triggers of farmer–herder clashes, evidence now shows that social and religious identity can significantly influence how these conflicts escalate—turning resource competition into cycles of violence […]

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Agriculture in Nigeria

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is entering a new era driven not only by tractors, fertilizers, and improved seeds, but increasingly by data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI). As the country battles food insecurity, climate change, rising production costs, and a rapidly growing population, AI is emerging as one of the most promising tools for improving agricultural

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Poor Water Access: Nigerian Farmers Suffering, Crops and Animals Dying Daily by IBM Bangis

In a recent interview on Tiktok by a leading Agro company in Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), the co-founder of commodity.ng stressed the importance of water to the daily survival of crops and animals in Nigeria. He made the following  statements… Water is the foundation of agriculture. Without it, crops cannot grow, livestock cannot survive,

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Nigeria’s Agricultural Transformation Under Tinubu: Success in Markets, Struggles on Farms

Nigeria’s agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transition under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While recent government interventions have contributed to easing food prices in several markets across the country, particularly in northern Nigeria, the realities on farms tell a more complex story. The current situation highlights an important policy challenge: how to

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The Tools Nigerian Farmers Need to Increase Productivity, Income, and Climate Resilience

Smallholder farmers remain the foundation of Nigeria’s food system, producing the majority of the food consumed across the country. From rice and maize to cassava, yam, and vegetables, their contribution sustains millions of households and keeps local markets active. Despite this enormous responsibility, many farmers continue to struggle with low productivity, poor access to finance,

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Nigeria-U.S. Agricultural Trade Set to Surpass $700 Million in 2025

Agricultural trade relations between United States and Nigeria are projected to exceed $700 million in 2025, driven largely by rising wheat exports from the U.S. into the Nigerian market. This development was revealed by the U.S. Agricultural Counselor, Chris Bielecki, in a statement shared by the U.S. Mission Nigeria on X. Wheat continues to play

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How Prices Can Protect Farmers and Farmer Groups in Nigeria

By Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), Co-founder of Commodity.ng For decades, agriculture in Nigeria has focused heavily on increasing production. Governments, institutions and development agencies continue to encourage Nigerians to cultivate more land and produce more food. However, according to Ibrahim Muhammed, popularly known as IBM Bangis and Co-founder of Commodity.ng, one of the biggest problems

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The Growing Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Agriculture in Nigeria and Kenya.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming agriculture across Africa, particularly in countries like Nigeria and Kenya, where technology adoption is expanding rapidly. Experts estimate that AI could contribute as much as $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, with agriculture emerging as one of the sectors expected to benefit the most. In recent years, African

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Agriculture Key to Nigeria’s Stability and Economic Future — Ibrahim Muhammed

The Co-founder of Commodity.ng, Ibrahim Muhammed, popularly known as IBM Bangis, has described agriculture as one of the most important pillars for Nigeria’s long-term stability, economic growth and national development. Speaking during the Youth in Agriculture Summit held in Abuja, Ibrahim emphasized that no nation can achieve sustainable prosperity without investing heavily in food production,

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BoA Moves to Stabilise Food Prices and Protect Farmers From Market Volatility

The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) has introduced new initiatives aimed at addressing Nigeria’s unstable agricultural markets and shielding smallholder farmers from frequent price fluctuations that often affect income and production decisions. According to the Managing Director, Ayo Sotinrin, the reforms form part of the Federal Government’s broader agricultural strategy under President Bola Tinubu, focused on

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