Joseph Akahome

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.

Soaring Food Prices Prompt Calls For Urban Agriculture In Lagos State

News in Brief:  - Soaring food prices in Nigeria have sparked a call for urban agriculture, where people grow their own food at home. -...

Why are food subsidies essential for the survival of Nigerians?

Questions answered in this article: - What is the current state of hunger and food affordability in Nigeria that prompts the need for food subsidies? - What...

No Respite Yet for Nigerians As Food Inflation Bites Harder, Climbs Above 40%

News in Brief:  - Food inflation in Nigeria is skyrocketing, with prices surging 40.87% year-on-year in June 2024, primarily driven by increases in staples like...

100 Kwara State Extension Agents, Farmers Benefit From World Bank-Sponsored Livestock Project

News in Brief: - Kwara State partnered with the World Bank to train extension agents and farmers on raising small ruminants and using crop residue...

Nigeria Suspends Food Import Duties For 150 Days

News in Brief: - Nigeria is considering suspending duties and taxes on certain food imports to improve affordability and availability of food in the...

₦2 Trillion Food Fiasco: Nigeria’s Lawmakers Investigate Past Agricultural Financing Schemes

News in Brief: - The Nigerian House of Representatives is investigating nearly ₦2 trillion spent on government agricultural programs due to concerns of mismanagement and...

Nigeria’s House Committee Holds Public Hearings On Agricultural University, College Proposals

News in Brief: - Nigeria's House of Representatives is considering establishing new agricultural universities and colleges across the country. - Public hearings will be held...

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