Agrictech

Aliko Dangote has spent more than three decades building industrial businesses that many considered impossible in Nigeria. He transformed cement manufacturing, built one of Africa’s largest sugar businesses, established the continent’s biggest fertilizer plant, and developed the world’s largest single-train oil refinery. Now, Africa’s richest man is setting his sights…

The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package to support Nigeria’s agriculture sector. This funding aims to boost productivity, strengthen value chains, and improve food security in Africa’s most populous nation. The financing comes from the International Development Association (IDA) and will be used under the Nigeria Sustainable…

Africa’s Export Potential Is Bigger Than Ever Africa is home to diverse natural resources, agricultural produce, and innovative manufactured goods. With the rise of global trade, technology, and international demand for African products, exporting presents one of the most lucrative opportunities for African entrepreneurs. Yet exporting is not just about…

In a major review of national food production efforts, the Federal Government of Nigeria is assessing its key agricultural program, the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). This follows the program’s impressive contribution of ₦2.312 trillion in agricultural produce value over four planting cycles. This achievement, shared on Thursday…

A growing share of smallholders still rely on uncertified or degraded seeds sourced from informal markets, producing fields that look lush early in the season but deliver disappointing yields at harvest.  Farmers and agronomists interviewed across multiple states say the problem is systemic: counterfeit labels, weak distribution of certified varieties,…