Nigeria has unveiled its first satellite- and AI-powered national crop monitoring system, with phased deployment across 15 priority states to give officials real-time data on crop production, land use and food-security threats.
The platform, launched under the National Agro-Productivity System through an MoU signed in Ben Guerir, Morocco, is meant to fix a chronic lack of in-season data that has left policymakers guessing what farmers actually planted and produced.
Officials said the system will track yields, available farmland and emerging risks, helping governments make better decisions on seasonal planning, reserves, imports, exports and agricultural investment.
The rollout comes as President Bola Tinubu's administration pushes to shore up food security after declaring a national emergency in 2023; food inflation had surged above 40% year on year in early 2025.
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Transforming Nigerian Agriculture: The Launch and Scaling of the National Agro-Productivity System (NAPS) Amid Food Inflation Crisis
Overview
The National Agro-Productivity System (NAPS), launched in July 2026, marks a pivotal moment for Nigerian agriculture by ushering in a new era of data-driven farming. By leveraging advanced technology like artificial intelligence and satellite imagery, NAPS provides real-time, actionable data on crop cultivation and yield predictions. This empowers farmers, policymakers, and stakeholders with precise information, enabling more informed decisions and efficient resource allocation. Built on a strategic partnership between the Nigerian government, OCP Africa, and Ground Truth Analytics, NAPS is set to significantly enhance food security and agricultural productivity across the nation.