The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new grain scheme aimed at supporting farmers by guaranteeing a minimum price of N350,000 per tonne for maize. According to Punch, the initiative targets about 11.5 million households and is intended to protect farmers from price volatility while strengthening food security. The programme forms part of broader government efforts to stabilise the agricultural sector and ensure farmers receive fair value for their produce across the country.

FirstBank has announced its Agric Expo 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting Nigerian agricultural produce on the global stage. According to PM News, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, will deliver the keynote address at the event, where he is expected to share insights on strategies for boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening Nigeria's food systems. The expo forms part of broader efforts to expand the country's agricultural exports and food security.

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party's figure ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general election, has promised that staple food will be abundant and affordable if he wins the presidency. According to Channels Television, he said Nigerians would gain access to affordable food under programmes outlined in the SDP manifesto. The pledge addresses widespread concern over rising food prices and cost-of-living pressures in the country. His comments were made in a video published by the broadcaster.

Many farmers in Nigeria have urged the Federal Government to decentralize agricultural financial interventions to enhance access for those in rural areas. A coalition of various agricultural stakeholders, including smallholder farmers and cooperative societies, has expressed the need for improved support programs to better serve the farming community across the country.

Obi has expressed concerns regarding a warning from the United Nations about a food crisis in Northern Nigeria. He urged both the federal and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and to support smallholder farmers by providing them with accessible resources.

Nigerian motorists could see cheaper petrol once the country's domestic refining industry becomes stronger, more competitive and financially sustainable, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Petrol currently sells at about N1,310 to N1,350 per litre in many parts of Nigeria, after prices rose from previous levels. The regulator's comments link future fuel affordability to the growth and viability of local refining capacity.