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🚨 Nigeria’s sesame exports take a major hit. Latest figures show that sesamum seed exports fell by more than 41% in the first half of 2025 — a sharp contrast to the growth streak of previous years. For thousands of smallholder farmers in states like Jigawa, Benue, Nasarawa, and Sokoto, this decline means lower income, weaker rural economies, and shrinking export revenue for the nation. Experts link the drop to insecurity in farming regions and limited access to quality seeds and fertilisers, both of which continue to strain production. 🌾 Read the full report via the link in bio. #Nigeria #Agriculture #Sesame #Farming #Exports #FoodSecurity #RuralEconomy #AgroTrade

The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have unveiled a $200 million Livelihood Support Fund to empower internally displaced persons (IDPs) and migrants across Nigeria. 🌾💼 The fund will provide access to agricultural finance, entrepreneurship training, and input support — targeting over 3.5 million Nigerians affected by conflict and climate shocks. Described as “an investment in people and national stability,” the initiative aims to move beyond emergency aid, helping displaced communities rebuild their lives and contribute to local economies. 💬 Learn how this partnership could transform rural livelihoods — link in bio. #Nigeria #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #Migration #IDPs #FoodSecurity #BoA #IOM

🌾 Governor Bago Calls for Decolonising Nigeria’s Food System Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago — fondly called the farmer-governor — is challenging Nigeria to move beyond food security toward true food sovereignty. Speaking at the World Food Day Forum organised by NIIA, he called for urgent decolonisation of Nigeria’s food systems and less dependence on imported staples like rice and wheat, describing such reliance as “agricultural imperialism.” Bago outlined Niger State’s bold agricultural reforms — including a ₦1.8 trillion partnership with Dangote Group and a Lagos–Niger collaboration that turns Niger into a food production hub for Lagos’ massive market. He also urged the federal government to prioritise livestock trade, modernise rural economies, and empower women and youth through agribusiness financing. The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs honoured him by establishing the Governor Mohammed Umar Bago Chair in Food and Human Security, further cementing his growing influence in agricultural diplomacy. #FoodSovereignty #NigeriaAgriculture #FoodSecurity #NigerState #WorldFoodDay #GovernorBago #Dangote #AgriculturalReform #FoodSystems #AgriPolicy

Nigeria is moving closer to cutting down its $2 billion annual rice import bill as the Senate advances a bill to establish a National Rice Development Council. 🌾 The proposed council will coordinate research, quality standards, farmer support, and value chain innovation to make Nigeria self-sufficient in rice production. Senate President Godswill Akpabio described the initiative as key to job creation, economic transformation, and food security, aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Stakeholders — including RIMAN and WOFAN — have backed the bill, highlighting its potential to empower women and youth, strengthen regional production, and modernise Nigeria’s rice industry. 🔗 Read more via the link in bio. #Nigeria #Agriculture #RiceDevelopment #FoodSecurity #BlueEconomy #AgriBusiness #Senate #Farming #Sustainability

🇳🇬💡 Think importing food is bad? Think again. No country grows everything it eats — not even the biggest ones. 🌍 For Nigeria, the goal isn’t to stop imports — it’s to produce more and import smarter. 📱 Watch more on the TAO App. #FoodSecurity #Nigeria #Agriculture #Trade

The Lagos State Government has recognised the BATN Foundation for 20 years of sustained impact in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, food security, and rural development. 🌾 The honour came during the 2025 Eko World Food Day celebration — themed “Hand in Hand, For Better Food and Better Future” — organised in collaboration with the UN FAO and private partners like Stanbic IBTC Bank. Through initiatives such as the Fingerlings to Fork project, over 100 fish farmers received modern smoking kilns and foldable ponds, while more than 300,000 farmers have benefited from the foundation’s work nationwide. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the foundation’s role in empowering farmers and advancing innovation across Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. For two decades, BATN Foundation has shown how public-private partnerships can drive inclusive, sustainable food systems and empower rural communities. 🌍 👉 Read the full story via the link in bio. #WorldFoodDay #Agriculture #Nigeria #FoodSecurity #BATNFoundation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #FarmersEmpowerment #Sustainability #RuralDevelopment #EkoWorldFoodDay

A major win for smallholder sesame farmers in northern Nigeria 🌾 WACOT Limited, part of the Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has secured a €1.26 million (₦2.25 billion) grant — matched with its own contribution — from DEG Impulse (supported by Germany’s BMZ) to empower 3,500 farmers in Jigawa and Kebbi States. The three-year project will train farmers in organic and climate-resilient sesame production, provide weather alert systems, financial inclusion support, and guarantee premium prices through a 100% offtake agreement. According to WACOT’s MD, Naveen Chaurasia, the initiative will double farmer incomes, strengthen non-oil exports, and promote environmental restoration — aligning with key UN Sustainable Development Goals. 🌍 👉 Read the full report via the link in bio. #Agriculture #Sesame #Nigeria #FoodSecurity #OrganicFarming #AgriBusiness #Sustainability #RuralDevelopment #FarmersEmpowerment #AgriExports

Many Nigerian farmers still depend on informal loans because bank credit remains hard to access — high collateral, short repayment cycles, and limited risk-sharing keep them trapped in low productivity. Experts like Dr Ayoola Oduntan and Aolat Idowu-Agbelekale say it’s time to rethink agricultural finance — from blended public-private funding and credit guarantees to innovative models like pay-as-you-harvest loans and digital farm mapping. Unlocking affordable credit isn’t just about inputs; it’s about transforming entire value chains for sustainable growth. 🌱 👉 Read the full story via the link in bio. #Agriculture #AgriFinance #Nigeria #FoodSecurity #FarmCredit #AgriInvestment #SmallholderFarmers

🚀 Nigeria Goes Digital in Livestock Management The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has partnered with OneServe Technologies Limited to roll out the National Livestock Digital Public Infrastructure (NLDPI) — a landmark step toward modernising Nigeria’s livestock industry. 🐄 Announced in Abuja, the new digital system will regulate animal movement, improve coordination, and create a central database for the entire livestock value chain — from markets and veterinary services to registered transporters and breeds. According to Minister Idi Maiha, only registered livestock transport vehicles will be allowed to operate nationwide under this new system, ensuring standardisation, transparency, and data accuracy across the sector. The initiative builds on existing systems like the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS) and will enhance disease control, market coordination, and data-driven policymaking. Nigeria’s livestock sector — now under a dedicated ministry established in July 2024 — is set to benefit from global best practices, including lessons from Tanzania’s successful livestock reform model. With digital tools shaping the future of agriculture, this move signals Nigeria’s commitment to a smarter, more resilient, and efficient livestock industry. 🌍 🔗 Full story available via the link in bio. #NigeriaAgriculture #LivestockDevelopment #DigitalAgriculture #AgriTech #AnimalHealth #OneServeTechnologies #NLDPI #SmartFarming #DataDrivenAgriculture #FoodSecurity