Senator Saliu Mustapha Distributes Farm Inputs to Boost Food Production in Kwara: Senator Saliu Mustapha has flagged off phase of his agricultural empowerment programme by distributing fertilizers and other essential farm inputs to farmers across Kwara Central Senatorial District. The initiative is aimed at increasing food production, improving farmers’ productivity, and enhancing rural livelihoods.
Dar es Salaam to Host World Aquaculture 2026 (AFRAQ2026) Dar es Salaam: Tanzania, will host the World Aquaculture 2026 Conference alongside AFRAQ2026 from December 1st –4th, 2026. The event is expected to bring together aquaculture professionals, researchers, policymakers, investors, students, and industry stakeholders from Africa and around the world to discuss innovations and sustainable growth in aquaculture.
FG and Edo State Deepen Livestock Transformation: The Federal Government and the Edo State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock sector through strategic investments. The partnership includes the commissioning, handover, and groundbreaking of key livestock infrastructure projects designed to boost productivity and strengthen the livestock value chain.
NAGGW Targets 50 Million Date Trees by 2030: The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 50 million date trees by 2030 while relocating its headquarters to Kano. The initiative aims to combat desertification, restore degraded lands, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance climate resilience across northern Nigeria.
Zakat Foundation Disburses ₦20 Million to Empower Kwara Residents.: The Kwara State chapter of the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has distributed over ₦20 million in cash grants, work equipment, educational support, and healthcare assistance to beneficiaries under its 2026 Zakat distribution programme, aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting vulnerable households.
Tomato Prices Expected to Drop from August: The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has projected that tomato prices will begin to decline from August 2026 as farmers commence harvesting tomatoes planted during the rainy season. The expected increase in supply is anticipated to ease the recent surge in market prices.
