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Nigeria strengthens data-driven agric policy to tackle food insecurity

Nigeria’s push toward data-driven agricultural policymaking is a critical step in addressing the country’s persistent food insecurity challenges, according to Ibrahim Muhammed (IBM Bangis), co-founder of Commodity.ng Speaking on the recently unveiled 2026 Agricultural Performance Survey (APS), Ibrahim Muhammed noted that evidence-based planning has become essential for building a resilient and productive agricultural sector capable […]

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FG Moves to Transform Correctional Centres into Agricultural Production Hubs

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to convert Nigeria’s correctional centres into productive agricultural and agribusiness hubs as part of broader reforms aimed at rehabilitation, economic empowerment, and food security. The initiative, which relies heavily on public-private partnerships (PPPs), represents a major shift from the traditional prison system toward a model focused on skills acquisition,

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Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Agricultural Data Collection Through Digital Systems

Nigeria has intensified efforts to improve agricultural data collection and market transparency following the handover of the Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD). The digital platform, developed under the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), is designed to modernize

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Nigeria Needs Agripreneurs, Not Just More Farmers — Commodity Nigeria’s Founder (IBM Bangis)

The Chief Executive Officer of Commodity Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammed, popularly known as IBM Bangis, has called for a major shift in how Nigerians approach agriculture, stressing that the country needs more agripreneurs rather than simply increasing the number of farmers. Speaking at a summit held in Lagos themed “From Labour to Wealth Through Agribusiness,” Ibrahim

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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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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Agriculture for Nigeria’s Smallholder Farmers

As Nigeria’s population continues to grow rapidly, pressure on the country’s food system is intensifying. With more than 221 million people and increasing demand for food, the agricultural sector faces mounting challenges ranging from poor seed quality and labour shortages to climate variability and shrinking farmland due to urbanization. Amid these pressures, artificial intelligence (AI)

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Bank of Agriculture Pushes Nationwide Mechanization Plan Through Lawmakers

The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) is seeking collaboration with members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives to expand mechanised farming across all 360 federal constituencies, in a bid to boost food production, create jobs, and strengthen rural economies. The proposal was presented by Managing Director Ayo Sotinrin during a plenary session, where he outlined a grassroots-driven

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FMN Prize for Innovation 2026 Opens Call for Cassava-Focused Solutions in Nigeria

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced the 2026 edition of its annual Prize for Innovation, inviting Nigerian entrepreneurs and students to submit practical solutions aimed at improving cassava production and processing across the country. The initiative, designed to promote sustainable food systems, targets innovations that can strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain, enhance productivity,

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Insects4Feed: Revolutionizing Nigeria’s Feed Industry with Data-Driven Insight

The Insects4Feed Impact Cluster, launched in 2021, is redefining Nigeria’s agricultural future through a powerful blend of innovation, sustainability, and market intelligence. Supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and a consortium of Dutch and Nigerian businesses, research institutions, and social enterprises, the initiative leverages Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming to tackle three critical challenges:

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How Farmers Can Survive and Thrive in Nigeria’s Dry Season Farming Cycle

As Nigeria transitions into the dry season, farmers across the country are once again faced with one of the most demanding phases of the agricultural calendar. Reduced rainfall, rising temperatures, water scarcity, and increasing input costs combine to place significant pressure on farm productivity and rural livelihoods. While some farmers adopt irrigation systems to sustain

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