Nigeria: World Bank Approves Project to Expand Agricultural Value Chains and Jobs

The World Bank has approved a $500 million credit for the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth Project, aimed at increasing smallholder farmers' productivity and creating jobs. The project will focus on priority value chains including rice, maize, cassava, and soybeans, while supporting agribusinesses committed to sourcing from smallholder farmers. It will also strengthen agricultural research and extension services and establish a national digital farm and farmer registry.