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Climate change threatens Nigeria’s food systems as farmers count losses
….experts call for urgent, sustainable measures to mitigate impacts By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Nigeria’s food system is facing growing threats from climate change as erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells,
How natural parasites, poor production endanger fish consumers – expert
By Gabriel Ewepu A university don has warned that parasites, contamination and poor handling practices pose serious public-health risks in Nigeria’s fishery sector. Professor of Environmental Parasitology and Nematology, Department
Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2
By Cynthia AloNigeria’s agricultural export earnings fell by 36.09 per cent year-on-year to N802.99 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N1.26 trillion in the corresponding period of
Nigeria ranks 2nd in acute pesticide poisoning in West Africa — Study
…It is understated, consumers at high risk – AAPN …Safe use impossible in Nigeria – Prof Irtwange …Calls for ban, saying it contributes to rise in cancer, other health risks
Nigeria fights to save N1.4trn agro exports
…Exporters say they are 80% ready…FG struggles with its role By Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing over $1 billion, about N1.4 trillion, in annual earnings from agro exports if it
Abattoirs silently ravaging Nigerians, animal experts warn
•Create diseases, tumor, cancer, high BP, strokeBy Gabriel EwepuMeat has its primary source from livestock including cows, goats, sheep, poultry products, and among others. This important source of protein is
Palm oil import bill rises 194% to N23bn
… Stakeholders tie rise to urbanisation, population growth, othersBy Cynthia AloNigeria’s import bill on palm oil rose by 194.4 percent year-on- year (yoy) to N23.16 billion in the first quarter
FUTO, ABU emerge winners at Enactus Nigeria National finals
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat KokumoThe Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) have won the 2026 Enactus Nigeria National Competition, earning the right to
More controversy trails GMO adoption in Nigeria’s agro food system
· Nigeria’s soil damaged by GMOs – MOMEF boss · Farmers demand proper labelling of GMO seeds · Weak regulatory safeguards is key – GIFSEP By Gabriel Ewepu As controversy
FG, BOA sign MoU to empower 3 million women farmers
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) have signed an MoU to provide agricultural support and opportunities for three million women through
