The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has urged stakeholders to make TELA maise seeds more affordable and readily available to farmers. Executive Director of IAR, Prof Ado Yusuf, appealed during a field visit to Zaria and Giwa, while receiving a delegation from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and TELA Nigeria.
Scientists at the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) have introduced an innovation — tomato wine — to tackle Nigeria’s persistent post-harvest losses and enhance farmers’ incomes. The institute said the initiative was developed to convert excess tomatoes into wine, reducing wastage from bumper harvests and creating new value chains for smallholder farmers. According to NIHORT,
The Governing Council members of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have applauded the institution for its modern-day abattoir under construction. Speaking about the abattoir, the members described it as one that will add value, drive community engagement, and ensure food safety. Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, FUNAAB’s Vice Chancellor, said the abattoir will foster agricultural
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has strengthened partnerships with agripreneurs to expand its food production projects across Ogun State. The University’s Pro-Chancellor, Oba Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, stated this during a tour of FUNAAB’s partner farms, where he commended the progress recorded through collaborations with private agricultural enterprises. Accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Professor Babatunde Kehinde
The Alternative Bank has partnered with Plateau State University (PLASU) to introduce Alfalfa, a high-protein forage crop, as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector. The initiative, funded by the bank under its Corporate Social Investment programme, is being tested at PLASU’s Faculty of Agriculture research plots in Bokkos. Early results have shown over
Nigerian space scientist Dr Temidayo Oniosun has said that sending Egusi (melon seeds) to space is unrelated to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The move is part of his “Food for Space” project, aimed at ensuring food security for astronauts who spend long months in space. Dr Oniosun, a graduate of FUTA and founder of Space
In a landmark breakthrough for Nigerian science and African innovation, space scientist Temidayo Oniosun is sending Egusi seeds, an essential component of West African cuisine, into orbit aboard NASA’s Crew-11 resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch, scheduled for July 31 at 12:09 PM EDT (5:09 PM Nigerian time) from Cape Canaveral,
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is set to host the maiden edition of the ÀGBẸ́ LÓBÁ Festival, an exciting agricultural research and cultural exhibition aimed at promoting innovation, enterprise, and indigenous excellence within the agricultural sector. The festival, scheduled to be held at the university’s Iseyin Campus, is organised in partnership with the institution
Taraba State has celebrated its first successful Green House harvest since resuming operations, marking what officials described as a new dawn in agricultural innovation and sustainability. The yield, which included an abundant harvest of green pepper and cucumber, signals the resurgence of the once moribund facility and positions the state at the forefront of Nigeria’s
The SmartSoil Project took a major step toward national impact as stakeholders converged for its Close-out and Evaluation meeting, held from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the Envoy Hotel in Abuja. The Two-Day event provided a platform to assess the project’s achievements, identify challenges, and chart a course for its sustainability and scalability. Participants,
