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“Insecurity threatens 2026 planting season” – AFAN wans

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Says over 200 Kaduna farmers kidnapped Rising insecurity across Nigeria’s farming communities is disrupting the 2026 planting season, with farmers abandoning farmlands over fears of attacks, kidnappings and banditry. Reports indicate that violence has intensified in key agricultural states, including Benue, Plateau, Niger, Kogi and parts of the North-West, forcing many farmers to flee. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that up to 35 million Nigerians could face severe food insecurity if agricultural disruptions continue. Vice-President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Daniel Okafor, said farmers…

Bandits kill 17 farmers in Zamfara

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Amnesty Int’l slams FG over insecurity No fewer than 17 farmers have been reportedly killed by suspected bandits following an attack on farmlands in Goron-Namaye community of Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, according to Amnesty International Nigeria. The human rights organisation, which disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its verified 𝕏 handle, said the attack occurred on Friday, June 12, 2026, when armed bandits stormed farmlands in the area, killing farmers and leaving several others injured. “On Friday 12 June 2026, bandits invaded farmlands at…

Katsina: Fear grips farmers, as notorious bandits leader enforce ‘peace tax’

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Doma village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State have reportedly begun paying a controversial ‘peace tax’ to a notorious bandit leader, Isiyaku Kwasha Garwa, in a desperate attempt to avoid further attacks after a deadly confrontation earlier this year claimed 21 lives. Sources based on the community told newsmen that the payment arrangement was reluctantly accepted by villagers following months of violent raids and threats by armed groups operating in the area. Under the deal, residents are required to make periodic payments to Garwa and his…

‘FG initiates collateral-free loan for farmers’ – NOA

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has introduced a new collateral-free loan scheme aimed at supporting smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative was announced via the official website of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). According to official sources, the initiative is designed to provide easier access to funding for farmers who often struggle to obtain credit from traditional financial institutions, thereby improving agricultural productivity, strengthening national food security, and increasing the income of rural farmers. Through the scheme, eligible farmers will be able to access funds without providing physical collateral, a major…

Niger: 6 farmers killed, as bandits invade farmlands

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

No fewer than six farmers were reportedly killed Friday night in a fresh attack by suspected bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu LGA of Niger State. This was disclosed in a post on X yesterday by Bakatsine, a conflict and crisis journalist who reports on insecurity in the North-West region. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community at approximately 10:00 p.m. opening fire on farmers who were working on their farmlands. Following the attack, the bandits fled the scene, leaving residents in a state of fear…

FG to disburse interest-free loans to small businesses, farmers nationwide

August 17, 2025August 17, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government will soon commence disbursement of interest-free loans to smallholder farmers and businesses across the country before the end of 2025. The National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, (GEEP), Hamza Ibrahim Baba, made this known on Friday in Kaduna during an engagement with representatives of the traders’ associations and other stakeholders in the state’s informal business sector. He said the loans, up to N100,000 per beneficiary, were part of the FarmerMoni scheme under GEEP, aimed at supporting small-scale farmers involved in poultry, aquaculture, livestock…

Zamfara: Notorious bandit leader, Turji demands ₦50m ‘farming tax’ from communities

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Threatens bloodshed Fear has gripped communities in Zamfara State, as reports emerge that notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has demanded a whopping ₦50 million from residents of Tsalaken Gulbi, stretching from Fakai village, in Shinkafi local government area all the way to Qaya, near the Niger Republic border – just for the “privilege” to farm during this year’s rainy season. According to local sources, Turji’s men allegedly delivered the ultimatum directly to farmers, warning them that unless the money is paid in full, no one will be allowed to step…

Niger govt. warns farmers of bomb threats

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Aminu Imam

Niger State government issued a warning yesterday to residents of certain communities in the state, urging them to avoid going to their farms, in order to prevent falling victim to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by bandits. Recall that in August, bandits killed 13 farmers in the Alawa community, of the Shiroro local government area of the State. The bandits were said to have tracked the farmers to their farms, killing them because they had provided intelligence on bandits’ movements to security agencies. The State Commissioner for Homeland Security, Bello…

Borno: Zulum subsidises petrol to ₦600 per litre for farmers

January 5, 2025January 5, 2025 Aminu Imam

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has stated that the State government will provide financial support to farmers in areas impacted by the Boko Haram insurgency by subsidising the price of petrol to ₦600 per litre. The Governor, on Friday, unveiled a subsidy for farmers displaced by Boko Haram during a distribution of agricultural supplies to over 5,000 farmers in Bama town. This announcement was made the following day by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdulrahman Bundi, who said a litre of petrol sold between N1,000 and N1,200…

‘How farmers sold 100 solar pumps worth N400m’ � Niger Foods

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Aminu Imam

A food and beverages company, the Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Ltd., has revealed how some farmers in Niger state had sold over 100 solar pumps worth N400 million during the last dry season farming. Its Executive Director, Patience Koku disclosed this when speaking with stakeholders during the townhall meeting on preparation of the 2024/2025 dry season farming across the state, which was held at Gawu Babangida in Gurara local government area of the State. According to her, Niger Foods had installed the solar pumps in the various farms…