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Technology Will Determine the Future of Agriculture in Nigeria – IBM Bangis

Speaking during a recent YouTube podcast titled “Technology and Agriculture in Nigeria,” the Co-founder of Commodity.ng, Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), highlighted the growing role of technology in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector and why innovation will be critical to achieving long-term food security. According to Bangis, agriculture has remained one of Nigeria’s most important economic sectors, […]

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Why Food Prices Keep Rising in Nigeria 2026

Food inflation has become one of the most pressing economic realities in Nigeria today. From rice and yam to maize, tomatoes, and beans, prices continue to climb across markets nationwide. For households, traders, and food processors, the question is no longer whether prices will rise, but why they keep rising and what can be done

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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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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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How Smarter Irrigation Is Transforming Farming in Northern Nigeria

For many farmers in northern Nigeria, irrigation is no longer just a farming tool—it is becoming a lifeline for productivity, income stability, and climate resilience. In Kano State, Mustapha Adamu remembers when farming on a 6,000-hectare stretch of land was extremely difficult due to poor water access, degraded soil, and unpredictable weather conditions. That situation

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