{"id":68971,"date":"2025-06-25T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=68971"},"modified":"2025-06-25T11:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:00:18","slug":"nigeria-brazil-sign-1-billion-deal-to-revolutionize-agriculture-boost-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/06\/25\/nigeria-brazil-sign-1-billion-deal-to-revolutionize-agriculture-boost-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria, Brazil Sign $1 Billion Deal to Revolutionize Agriculture, Boost Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Onilede Titi Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a step to revamp its agricultural sector and strengthen bilateral ties, Nigeria has signed a $1 billion agreement with Brazil aimed at modernizing farming practices and addressing long-standing challenges in food security, energy, and industrialization.<\/p>\n<p>The landmark deal was sealed during a high-level meeting in Abuja between Nigeria\u2019s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and Brazil\u2019s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative will usher in a new era of large-scale mechanized agriculture in Nigeria, with the establishment of service and training centers to empower farmers and boost productivity.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing the deal, Vice President Shettima said the collaboration signifies Nigeria\u2019s firm commitment to transitioning from subsistence farming to commercial-scale agriculture, capable of driving rural development and economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a strategic partnership to unlock the potential of our agricultural sector and move towards a self-sufficient, industrialized economy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement will introduce modern farming technologies designed to improve crop yields, streamline supply chains, and create jobs across rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond agriculture, the pact includes cooperation in energy development, particularly gas refining and renewable energy; laying the foundation for a more diversified and resilient Nigerian economy.<\/p>\n<p>Vice President Shettima emphasized that the Brazil-Nigeria partnership aligns with the country\u2019s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030, a goal anchored in reforms across agriculture, energy, public finance, and education.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Nigeria is also pushing for recapitalization of local banks and financial institutions to attract foreign investment and support national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis agreement comes at a critical time,\u201d Shettima noted, \u201cas we tackle food insecurity, foster innovation, and deepen our engagement with global economic partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Analysts see the deal as a major boost to Nigeria\u2019s economic diversification agenda and a step toward achieving sustainable growth in key sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Onilede Titi Faith In a step to revamp its agricultural sector and strengthen bilateral ties, Nigeria has signed a $1 billion agreement with Brazil aimed at modernizing farming practices and addressing long-standing challenges in food security, energy, and industrialization. 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