IITA–CGIAR continues to strengthen research linkages with African countries, ensuring that national institutions have the capacity to drive their own agricultural transformation agendas. This commitment to country ownership underpins IITA’s expanding p … Continue reading IITA, WorldVeg, and AfricaRice join forces to strengthen the Gambia’s food security
At the recent 2025 World Agrifood Innovation (WAFI) Conference in Pinggu, Beijing,IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, joined global leaders, government officials, researchers
IITA-CGIAR participated in the launch of the 2025/2026 Mozambique agricultural campaign on 13 November, marking the beginning of the rainy season
As part of efforts to reinforce partnership and policy engagement, IITA-CGIAR joined the government and partners in Malawi to commemorate the joint African Day for Food and Nutrition Security and World Food Day.
A new film showcases how the Crop Science Centre (CSC)’s collaboration with partners in the global south is pioneering sustainable solutions in agriculture to feed the world and improve lives.
In an era when the challenges of food security, climate change, and sustainable agriculture continue to define global priorities, stakeholders in the plant science space gathered for an engaging mini-symposium
On 4 October 2025, the IITA Research Farm in Shika, Samaru, Zaria, came alive with activities as researchers, seed company representatives (Premier Seeds, EcoBasics Seed, Value Seed, Techni Seeds, and other partners like Olam, Nigeria Flour Mills, gathered for a field walk to experience the impact of research first-hand
The IITA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director for Continental Africa, Dr Simeon Ehui, led a high-level mission to Abuja to deepen collaborations with government institutions, development partners, and diplomatic missions towards advancing agricultural transformation and food security in Nigeria.
From 24 to 26 September, IITA–CGIAR hosted a World Bank delegation at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria, for a three-day visit designed to strengthen collaboration on agricultural development projects and showcase the institute’s groundbreaking research and innovations.
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