AfDB Supports Food Production In Nigeria With $134 Million The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a significant investment of $134 million to bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This interesting initiative was revealed by AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, during his recent visit to the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) at Bayero University, Kano. Speaking, Adesina detailed the bank’s strategy, affirming their commitment to supporting the cultivation of 300,000 hectares of rice and maize, 150,000 hectares of cassava, and 50,000 hectares of soybeans in Nigeria for the upcoming 2024 planting season. He…