…"The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., when two farmers, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh and Mr Ukam Ajah Okpan, both of Orugbam Community, Erei, were allegedly attacked and shot by unidentified gunmen while working on their farmlands near Egbor Community. "The victims were rushed to the villag…

…productivity, strengthen value chains, increase market access for smallholder farmers and create employment opportunities across participating states. The facility had yet to record any disbursement, according to the World Bank data. In December 2024, the bank also approved three separate credits worth $357m, $57m and…

…kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West as well as violent conflicts between farmers and herders in the Middle Belt, among others. The human cost is perhaps unquantifiable. It has indeed eclipsed our human development index in an age when the real engine of growth and prosperity lies heavily in the quality of h…

…a Kenyan startup building solar-powered cold-chain infrastructure for fish and poultry farmers. The firm disclosed that it invests exclusively through equity, typically writing $200,000 pre-seed cheques before reserving additional capital for follow-on rounds. Although it invests across Africa, it noted that its larges…

…transparent, upfront investments to secure agricultural corridors, support smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously with organisations like the WFP to bridge funding gaps before this crisis escalates and claims more lives, especially those of children. "A prosperous Nigeria, free from h…

…communities. The sensitisation exercise focused on educating residents, particularly farmers and those living near flood plains, on the importance of heeding early warning advisories and relocating from high risk areas whenever necessary. Disaster Officials stressed that disaster preparedness remains the most effective…

…to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to bridge funding gaps before the crisis worsened. According to him, the WFP'…

…would focus on security, agriculture and youth employment. "I will take the voice of our farmers, our youths, and our women to the Senate if elected," Abba said. Receiving the former IGP, Lamido described his defection as a major boost for the PDP, saying his entry would strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general e…

…attributed the crisis to two structural failures, insecurity and the inability of farmers to access their farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communities into displacement camps. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecurity and farmers' inability to access t…

…are becoming louder by the day. What started years ago as occasional disputes between farmers and herders has gradually evolved into a persistent security challenge that continues to threaten lives, livelihoods, and peace in the area. For many residents of communities such as Uwherun, Ohoror, Agadama, Orogun, Edjekota,…

…we talk about inherited purpose, building a company in the middle of a civil war, why farmers have become her greatest teachers, and why she still believes Sudan’s future is worth betting her life on. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. You said they call you "Alaa the Brave." Where did the title com…

…unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of progress have chosen to disrupt the peace and food security of our state by targeting the moment when crops are developing and the…

…residents say has deteriorated into a nightmare for motorists, traders, students and farmers. According to community members, the deplorable condition of the road has crippled economic activities, restricted access to healthcare and education, and heightened security risks. Residents also allege that the poor state of…

Between 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35.

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…and quicker responses to security threats. Speaking on the recurring conflicts between farmers and herders, Obidike welcomed the President’s support for ranching as a sustainable alternative to open grazing, describing it as a practical solution capable of reducing violent clashes and improving agricultural productivit…

…Cement Plc on Saturday donated agricultural inputs worth N108 million to 211 resettled farmers in its host communities in Sokoto State to support food production during the 2026 wet farming season. The beneficiaries are farmers whose homes and farmlands were affected by the company's expansion projects and who were sub…

…and courses in sustainable agriculture that taught basic principles and practices to farmers. In addition, every afternoon after classes were completed, AUN students, faculty, and staff participated in what we called the "feeding", during which we distributed food to approximately fifty thousand people per day. Even to…

…Aliyu No fewer than eight persons have been killed following a communal clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The violence reportedly began when a Fulani herder allegedly stabbed a farmer to death on his farmland. In a reprisal attack, members of the farming comm…

…resident of Marabar Yakawada, Mallam Ibrahim, said the failed bridge frequently stranded farmers returning from their farms. "After a day's work, you could get to the bridge and discover that rainfall upstream had made it impossible to cross. Many people spent hours waiting for the water level to subside before continu…

…energy directly to the farm gate, the REA is preventing massive food spoilage, shielding farmers from fluctuating fuel prices, and directly anchoring local agricultural supply chains. This initiative also encompasses a 1.3MW pipeline of mini-grid sites built to empower 290 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) a…

By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said…

…farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. A cross-section of affected farmers told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakiliki on Sunday that the flood washed away yams, cassava, maize, rice, melons and other crops in their farmlands. Mr Cletus Idam said the disaster wiped out all his investment this pl…

…appliances recorded huge losses after their products were soaked by rainwater," he said. Farmers also lamented heavy losses, saying crops such as yam, cassava, maize, rice, melon, and others were destroyed after the flood swept through their farmlands. Another victim, Mr. Onyeka Nwode, said the area had experienced con…

"We must continue to strengthen collaboration among farmers, traders, transporters, processors, security agencies, and government institutions to unlock the full potential of the sector," Radda said. The governor acknowledged the challenges facing the sector, including insecurity, poor transportation systems, weak mark…