Nigeria and Brazil have inked a $1 billion deal to transform agriculture and strengthen energy, food security, and defense ties. Announced during Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin’s visit to Abuja, the agreement will deploy mechanized farming tools, training, and service centers across Nigeria to modernize its largely subsistence-based agricultural sector. Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima highlighted the shift, reiterating that the country is moving from subsistence to scalable farming. He also stated that Nigeria is making efforts to boost investment in gas, refining, and renewables. The agricultural and energy invest