Agriculture Archives

PiLAF Joins 18-Partners African-European Consortium to Advance Child Nutrition through the LESS MALNUTRITION Project

November 3, 2026

The Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF), University of Ibadan, is proud to be part of the LESS MALNUTRITION Project, a four-year, European Commission-funded initiative bringing together 18 partners from Africa and Europe to advance sustainable, equitable, and locally driven solutions to child malnutrition. The project was officially launched in […]

PiLAF Hosts ANAPRI Executive Director to Advance Evidence-Informed Agricultural Policy in Africa

August 6, 2026

On Monday, 3rd August 2026, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture & Food Security (PiLAF), University of Ibadan, welcomed Dr. Antony Chapoto, Executive Director of the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI), during his working visit to Nigeria. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase PiLAF’s research portfolio, policy engagement initiatives, […]

PiLAF Brown Bag Explores Digital Solutions for Post-Harvest Management and Market Access

June 25, 2026

The 19th edition of the PiLAF Brown Bag Series convened researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, agribusiness professionals, and other stakeholders for an engaging discussion on “Digitized Post-Harvest Management: Building Smart Aggregation Networks for Market Access.” As PiLAF’s bimonthly knowledge-sharing platform, the Brown Bag Series continues to foster dialogue and collaboration on critical issues shaping Nigeria’s agricultural […]

17TH EDITION OF PiLAF BROWN BAG SERIES: INNOVATIVE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND THE SOIL VALUES PROGRAMME

February 23, 2026

The 17th edition of PiLAF’s Brown Bag Series, held on February 19th, 2026, spotlighted innovative approaches to agricultural programming in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the topic: “Innovative Agricultural Programming: Lessons from Soil Values Programme in the Sahel.” The session addressed the long-standing challenge of overlapping and duplicated interventions, with Arogunyo Joshua highlighting that […]

STRENGTHENING SOIL HEALTH TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY: PiLAF AT NIGERIAN FARMERS SOIL HEALTH SCHEME (FSHS) LAUNCH

October 15, 2025

Soil health is the capacity of soil to function as a living and dynamic ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil supports nutrient availability, water retention, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Years of declining soil fertility, inefficient fertilizer use, and land degradation have continued to affect crop productivity in Nigeria. Strengthening soil health is […]

ADVANCING AGRIBUSINESS IN NIGERIA: NABG, PILAF AND DAWN COMMISSION COLLABORATE FOR REGIONAL SENSITIZATION

September 2, 2024

Agriculture

The Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), in collaboration with the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) and the DAWN Commission, hosted a two-day regional agribusiness sensitization initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This held on August 13-14, 2024, at Adis Hotel, New Bodija, Ibadan. The program welcomed both physical and […]

Addressing Agricultural Challenges: Dr. Benjamin Oyelami on Eyi Ara Radio Show

July 26, 2024

Agriculture, Policies

On Saturday, July 13th, 2024, listeners of Crest FM 91.1 were treated to an enlightening episode of Eyi Ara, featuring Dr. Benjamin Oyelami, the Policy Communication Manager of the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF). Hosted by the dynamic duo Damilola Agbaje and Abayomi Oderemi, the program delved into the pressing issues surrounding agriculture and food security in Nigeria, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

DEVELOPING THE NIGERIA FERTILIZER ROADMAP: INSIGHTS FROM THE STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION HOSTED BY PiLAF

July 17, 2024

Agriculture

On July 2, 2024, the Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) organized a pivotal stakeholder consultation at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in Abuja, Nigeria. The primary goal was to develop the Nigeria Fertilizer Roadmap, a strategic document aimed at guiding the country's fertilizer industry towards sustainable growth and enhanced agricultural productivity. This consultation was part of the Sustain Africa project, funded by Purdue University and led by the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI). As a member of ANAPRI, PiLAF played a significant role in this initiative.