25 July 2026
Colleges

Federal College, ARCN Join Hands to Boost Agriculture

The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), is collaborating closely with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to enhance farming practices and increase the productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the country. The Provost of the College, Prof. Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, announced this on Thursday when ARCN’s Executive Secretary, Dr Abubakar Adamu

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Research

ARCN Boss Begins Oversight of Institutes

 The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has commenced oversight visits to colleges and research institutes under the council. During his visit to the National Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Dabban praised the teamwork and commitment of the staff, describing them as key to the

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Research

ARCN Unveils Reforms to Boost Food Security

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has launched a new agenda aimed at strengthening agricultural research governance and supporting national food security. Speaking at the maiden National Stakeholders’ Forum on Agricultural Research Capabilities in Abuja, Executive Secretary Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban said the council is driving four key reforms. These include creating a second-generation

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Research

ARCN Seeks Fresh Insights for Agriculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) says it is working to shape agricultural research that is more responsive, inclusive, and transformative. Executive Secretary of ARCN, Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, disclosed this on Wednesday at the National Stakeholders Forum on Agricultural Research Capabilities in Abuja. The event was held in partnership with the International Institute

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News

Nigeria’s Research Institutes to Establish Spin-Off Companies for Commercialising Innovations

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Professor Garba Sharubutu, has announced that all research institutes in the country are now mandated to establish spin-off companies to commercialise their innovations and research findings. This initiative improves agricultural productivity and ensures that research results are effectively transferred to farmers. Speaking about the

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