Rising Graduate Unemployment in Nigeria Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions 

Racheal A. ARD 15 November 2024

Graduate unemployment in Nigeria is a growing issue caused by poor infrastructure, collapsing industries, and insecurity. The government must support SMEs, privatize failing facilities, and improve security to create jobs and empower youth.  The Growing Problem of Graduate Unemployment 

First Lady Calls for Youth Involvement in Agriculture to Enhance Food Security in Nigeria 

Racheal A. ARD 8 November 2024

First Lady Remi Tinubu in Abuja – ARDnig Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasizes the role of youth and women in strengthening food security by participating in agriculture. Through the Renewed Hope Initiative, she promotes home gardening and supports farming projects across Nigeria. With financial backing and educational programs from the government, Nigeria

Federal Government Supports 600,000 Small-Scale Farmers to Boost Food Production and Fight Inflation

Racheal A. ARD 31 October 2024

Minister of Finance Mr. Wale Edun – ARDnig The Federal Government of Nigeria is backing 600,000 small-scale farmers to help reduce inflation by increasing food supply. This initiative, driven by Finance Minister Wale Edun, focuses on wet and dry season harvests, including wheat and rice cultivation across over a million hectares. By increasing food availability, […]

REA and Community Energy Partner to Combat Food Insecurity through Solar Irrigation

Racheal A. ARD 17 August 2024

Tomatoes in the market – ARDnig The REA and CESEL have partnered to combat food insecurity in Nigeria by deploying solar-powered irrigation systems across 200,000 hectares of farmland. This initiative aims to increase food production by 1.2 million tons annually, replace fossil fuel-powered pumps with clean energy, and promote energy efficiency. Innovative

FG Implements Duty-Free Importation of Food Items to Combat Inflation

Racheal A. ARD 16 August 2024

Controller General, Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi- ARDnig The Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented a duty-free import policy on essential food items to combat rising food prices. The policy, effective from July 15 to December 31, 2024, focuses on items like maize, rice, and wheat, and aims to ease inflation while supporting local production. […]

Government Urges Embracing Innovation and Research for Agricultural Sector Expansion

Racheal A. ARD 7 June 2024

Minister For Agriculture : Mr. Kyari, in his address at the Agric-Investment and Capital Market (AICM) Conference – ARDnig The importance of research, innovation, and collaboration cannot be overstated in the quest to advance Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The conference serves as a rallying point for stakeholders to align their efforts towards fostering