Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.
News in Brief:
- Nigeria's agriculture minister highlights financial exclusion as the primary obstacle for smallholder farmers.
- He urged for government and private sector initiatives...
News in Brief:
- New study predicts severe pest impacts on Nigerian maize yields, causing significant economic losses for farmers and threatening food security.
- Researchers...
News in Brief:
- LASEPA has introduced smokeless fish-smoking kilns to women in Ago-Egun, Lagos, addressing air pollution and boosting economic capacity through training and...
News in Brief:
- Declining food prices bring relief to consumers but raise concerns among farmers about potential financial losses and long-term agricultural sustainability.
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News in Brief:
- The AfDB is considering a $500 million facility to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across Africa,...
