Agriculture
4 LAS News stories tagged “Agriculture”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Fulani leaders demand 30% of Nigeria's farm budget for livestock ministry and pilot ranches
The Confederation of Pastoralists urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to allocate a third of the agricultural budget to the Ministry of Livestock Development and to launch pilot ranches across all six geopolitical zones, citing escalating herder attacks.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 05:45 WAT · 1 source
Edo State seeks EU and Botswana investment in cocoa, dairy and livestock ahead of 2027 summit
Edo State officials met with EU and Botswana representatives in Abuja to discuss investment in agriculture and livestock. The state plans to allocate over 20,000 hectares to cocoa and 10,000 hectares for livestock by 2029.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 11:16 WAT · 2 sources
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and President Tinubu focus on security and development
Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are collaborating to address security, agriculture, and education in Kaduna State, aiming to restore stability and economic activity.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 1 source
Bandits' raids in Niger State leave five dead, 18 abducted and communities displaced
Suspected bandits attacked villages in Niger State between Oct 9‑12, killing five farmers, abducting 18 people, burning homes and shops, and prompting mass flight of residents, according to local reports.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 14:15 WAT · 4 sources