Dr Agre Paterne with participants of the Knowledge Café IITA-CGIAR has hosted its monthly Knowledge Café seminar series on November 29, 2025, with the edition themed, ‘Cutting-edge genomic and bioinformatic applications in yam breeding: Current advances.’ Organised by the IITA Communication Office, the seminar centred on promoting knowledge exchange, strengthening internal communication, and boosting innovation
Participants The IITA-CGIAR has partnered with the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) and International Soil Reference and Information Centre (ISRIC) to host a three-day workshop to develop a solution to strengthen soil formation management and soil health in the country. The workshop also focused on providing farmers, extension agents, and decision-makers with real-time
Sen Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (C), Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, and other stakeholders The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has launched the Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS), a component of the Nigerian Presidential Soil Health Initiative. The scheme represents the country’s commitment to strengthening soil fertility, ensuring
Deputy Comptroller Kayode Akano and Deputy DG, Partnerships for Delivery, Tahirou Abdoulaye signing the MoU The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, has collaborated with IITA-CGIAR to improve agricultural innovation and national food security. The collaboration followed both institutions signing a memorandum of understanding on November 24, 2025, and an initial meeting in September.
The Ministry of Agriculture, the Republic of Gabon, has partnered with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to organise a two-week phased-in training to improve seed production and fast-track agriculture modernisation through technical assistance to the Projet d’Appui au Programme GRAINE-Phase 1 (PAPG1). The Project is held under the framework of the Technologies of
IITA presented certificates to officials from the Ministry of Agriculture in Gabon upon completion of the training The IITA-CGIAR participated in the launch of the 2025/2026 Mozambique agricultural campaign, held on November 13, 2025. The Institute, which has been Mozambique’s partner, has contributed immensely to improving its agricultural production and productivity.During the launch, IITA highlighted
The Smithsonian Science Education Centre (SSEC) has organised the inaugural in-person Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking (NESST) convening for 2025 in Washington, DC. The event, held from November 15-20, brought together teachers, youth, STEM professionals, scientists, and community leaders to discuss education and solutions for building a sustainable planet. A paper presented at the convening
Courtesy visit by GBB’s CEO, Prof_ Ibrahim Adeyanju, to NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have partnered to enhance government-wide ICT services, supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The collaboration followed a courtesy visit by GBB’s CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju,
Sterling Bank partners Pan Atlantic University’s EDC to certify Non-Oil Export Academy graduates Sterling Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to formally certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria’s non-oil export capacity and reduce dependence on crude oil
Senator Azuta Mbata, Ohanaeze President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has commended Emeka Obegolu, SAN, and Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Afam Osigwe, SAN, for demonstrating exceptional accountability at the 2025 NBA Annual Conference in Enugu.Obegolu, who chaired the event’s Planning Committee, returned a surplus of over ₦1 billion to the NBA, a gesture described by
