by Lucas Ajanaku Nigeria has emerged as a leader in local rice production in Africa, beating countries such as Madagascar, Egypt, Tanzania, Guinea, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and
By Saliu Aliu, Kano The Jigawa State Government in North West Nigeria, has Launched Rice Value Chain Development initiative, aimed at positioning the state as Nigeria’s leading
By Collins Agwam Dry season farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development for supporting them
By Susan Reidy LAGOS, NIGERIA — Corn, wheat, rice and sorghum consumption in Nigeria is expected to increase in 2025-26, driven by appreciation of the naira, slowing food price
By Abdullahi Jimoh The Sokoto State Government has launched the sale of subsidised rice at N48,000 per 50kg bag to help residents cope with rising food prices. Governor Ahmad
by Olufunmilayo Uwala. To the real economists and those with the full grasp of how governance can be run on productive lane, the roles of agricultural development cannot be
by Anthonia Obokoh. The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has expressed concern over low production output in the sector amid rising demand, attributing it to
Josephine Okojie and Feyishola Jaiyesimi . …Farmers say input prices have risen five times over the period ,,.Millers can’t get enough rice from farmers Nigeria’s rice
By Daniel Adaji. The price of rice in Nigeria is set to decrease as the Federal Government steps up its efforts to support local farmers, particularly those engaged in rice