Agriculture

The Nigerian government is implementing a major, results-driven overhaul of its agricultural development strategy, moving decisively away from “business-as-usual” by restructuring its project oversight to enforce strict accountability and performance. A newly empowered department will now mandate that all partner-funded programs directly align with core national priorities—specifically food security, productivity, and inclusive growth—with funding contingent on demonstrable impact rather than intentions. This signals a fundamental shift where underperforming projects will face restructuring, reflecting a zero-t

Nasarawa State has launched a strategic public-private venture, NASACCO, in partnership with Silvex International to produce and market “NASACCO Gold Rice.” This initiative directly targets national food security by leveraging state-owned farm produce and private sector processing expertise to strengthen the agricultural value chain. A key consumer benefit is the commitment to sell the rice at a 10% discount, making it both affordable and competitive. The project stands as a model for attracting investment and implementing sustainable agriculture, aligning with broader

A strategic partnership between the FAO and Lagos State is mobilizing investment to transform two high-potential agricultural sectors: red meat and coconut. The initiative addresses Lagos’s massive supply-demand gap for beef and leverages its dominant coconut production to capture import substitution and value-addition opportunities. The core objective is to convert detailed feasibility studies into bankable projects, directly connecting financiers with ventures that promise significant returns, job creation, and enhanced food security. This effort positions Lagos as a premier investment destination by leveraging its vast