Skip to content Skip to footer

AGRIGENS NNEWSLETTER VOLUME 17 HIGHLIGHT (22nd -28th June, 2026)

SAPZ Partners AgriGens Media to Boost Livestock Value Chain in Kwara. The Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project has partnered with AgriGens Media to strengthen agricultural information dissemination, improve stakeholder engagement, and increase awareness of investment opportunities across the state’s agricultural sector.

Agricultural Extension Expert Encourages Youth to Embrace Agribusiness. An agricultural extension expert has urged Nigerian youths to explore agriculture and agribusiness as a rewarding career path, highlighting its potential for wealth creation, employment generation, and sustainable economic development.

Livestock Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Nigeria’s Livestock Sector. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock industry through modern production systems, strategic partnerships, and stronger collaboration with state governments, producers, and private investors.

BOA, Women Affairs Ministry to Develop Financing Framework for Women Farmers. The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs have agreed to develop a financing framework aimed at improving women’s access to credit, agricultural financing, and productive resources to enhance food production nationwide.

MOUAU Restores AGRI VOICE 106.9 FM. The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Professor Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, announced the restoration of AGRI VOICE 106.9 FM radio station to strengthen agricultural communication, research dissemination, and community engagement.

Livestock Ministry Begins Validation of National Livestock Data Platform. The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has commenced the validation of the National Livestock Information Management System (NLIMS), a major step toward improving livestock data collection, planning, policy implementation, and decision-making in Nigeria.

Leave a comment

Subscribe for the updates!