Nigeria’s economic development has historically depended on hydrocarbons, but the imperative to diversify into agriculture and food systems has become urgent due to oil market volatility, rising food import bills, and rising poverty. Today, Nigeria is poised to regain its status as a leading agricultural exporter. However, several challenges must be addressed to unlock this potential. In this tutorial, we will explore the key steps Nigeria must take to become a significant player in global agricultural exports once again. Notwithstanding its potential, Nigeria is faced with challenges like low productivity, limited access to markets, and adverse effects of climate change, which stalls its ability to fully utilize its agriculturalpotential. To transform these challenges into opportunities for growth, this review proposes a comprehensive research agenda focused on unlockingNigeria'sagriculturalpotential. To fullyunlockNigeria’sagriculturalpotential, significant investment inAgricultural Research and Development (Agro R&D) is essential. By leveraging scientific innovation, technology, and policy support, Nigeria can transform its agriculture sector into a powerhouse for economic... Several challenges militate against agriculture in Nigeria, from low productivity, and fragmented supply chains, to limited financing, and climate change, all of which collectively limit its growth. Yet, the agricultural industry is still Nigeria’s best bet for achieving sustainable economic growth. The is no doubt that abundant opportunities exist in the Nigeria’sagricultural industry with capacity to turn around the fortunes of national economy through agro produce exportation.