Category: Agriculture

ARCN urges Research Institutes, Colleges to intensify efforts on food security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has called on National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and Federal Colleges of Agriculture (FCAs) to redouble their efforts in driving agricultural transformation and strengthening food security in the country.   This was contained in a statement signed by Khadijat O. Ameen, Head of Public Relations at ARCN, following Dr. Dabban’s working visit to the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in Ibadan today.   He said the directive from the Minister is for research institutes and…

ARCN Boss tasks Agricultural Colleges, Research Institutes on innovation and training

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has called on agricultural colleges and research institutes in Ibadan to deepen their contributions to national food security through strengthened research, training, and innovation. Dr. Dabban, who spoke during a familiarization visit to the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, said agricultural institutions under the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) are critical to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the state of emergency on food security. He urged them to expand manpower training,…

ARCN Executive Secretary begins oversight visits, reassures Agric Institutions of Tinubu’s support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has embarked on oversight visits to agricultural research institutes and colleges across the country, reassuring them of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to repositioning the sector.   Speaking during his visit to the National Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) in Lagos on Monday, September 22, 2025, Dr. Dabban commended the institute’s teamwork and operational efficiency, described them as key to its success. He urged staff to remain committed and supportive of the management,…

ARCN,IITA host maiden National stakeholders’ forum on Agricultural research capabilities in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has declared open the maiden edition of the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Agricultural Research Capabilities, held on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, in Abuja. The Forum, jointly convened by ARCN and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), was also supported by the Committee of Directors of Research Institutes (CODRI) and the National Committee of Heads of Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines (NACHCARD). In his opening remarks, Dr. Dabban described the Forum as a strategic…

Zulum: Taraba Green House a game-changer for food security

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has hailed the Taraba State Green House, popularly called the Cucumber Farm, described it as a revolutionary project with the potential to tackle hunger and boost food security in the North East and Nigeria at large.   Zulum made the remarks in Jalingo while commissioning the remodelled Green House Farm during the North East Governors’ Forum Summit, where the governors raised concerns over a looming food shortage in 2026.   In a statement, Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to Governor Agbu…

Search for Common Ground unveils Blueprint to reduce Farmer-Herder conflicts in Nigeria amid climate crisis

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Search for Common Ground, the world’s largest peacebuilding organisation, has released a new report proposing strategies to mitigate violent clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria a conflict that has claimed over 4,000 lives and cost the national economy an estimated $13 billion annually. The research, conducted in Adamawa and Taraba States, examined the root causes of disputes over land, water, and grazing routes, which have been worsened by climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns and shrinking resources have escalated tensions, leading to crop theft, loss of livelihoods, and deadly confrontations.…

UYOTA to Host Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025 to Empower Young Entrepreneurs

Emporium Reporters

A non governmental organization, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA) is set to host the Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.” The summit, scheduled for November 2025, aimed to ignite youth interest in agribusiness and equip them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in the agricultural value chain. Speaking at a press conference, Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, Co-Founder of UYOTA, said the summit will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and improved access to financing…

NASRDA Empowers 32 Participants in Space-Based Agriculture Training

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has successfully concluded a five-day intensive training program on Agricultural Monitoring from Space, aimed at equipping stakeholders with the technical know-how to harness space technology for sustainable agricultural development. Addressing participants at the closing ceremony, the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, encouraged the 32 trainees to apply, share, and adapt the knowledge gained to address Nigeria’s agricultural challenges.   “We expect you to apply the knowledge you’ve acquired, share it with your colleagues and communities, and domesticate it to address…

NASRDA launches 5-Day Training on Agricultural Monitoring from Space to boost Nigeria’s Agricultural Productivity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has launched a 5-day training program on Agricultural Monitoring from Space, aiming to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural landscape through innovative space technology. The training, officially opened by the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Olumide Adepoju, emphasized the importance of capacity building in line with his 3-Point Agenda to drive research and development in Earth Observation applications.   Dr. Adepoju highlighted the agency’s commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in the African space sector, focusing on public-private partnerships and commercializing research outputs.  …