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.

Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Egg Price Hike Concerns In Nigeria

News in Brief: - A bird flu outbreak in Nigeria has led to widespread culling of poultry, disrupting supply chains and causing concerns about...

Nigeria Earns $5.46B In Non-Oil Export Earnings Fueled By Cocoa, Fertiliser

News in Brief: - Nigeria's non-oil export sector has seen a significant surge in 2024, reaching $5.456 billion, driven by strong performances in cocoa and...

2026 Cocoa Forecast: Nigeria Up 40%, Ivory Coast Down 50%

News in Brief: - Climate change is predicted to drastically alter cocoa production in West Africa by 2026, with Nigeria experiencing a 40% increase...

Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister Takes Swift Action To Address Onion Crisis

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Agriculture Minister convened an emergency meeting with onion producers to address a potential 40% production shortfall caused by adulterated...

NADF, Niger State Partner To Boost Food Security With ₦5B Funding

News in Brief: - The NADF and Niger State Government have partnered on a ₦5 billion agricultural initiative. - This joint venture aims to boost...

Cashew Has Potential To Generate $3.7B Annually — Sanwo-Olu

News in Brief: - Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised the significant economic potential of the Nigerian cashew industry, stating it could generate over $3.7 billion annually....

Kogi Govt Earmarks 30,000 Hectares For Farming, Rice Expansion

News in Brief: - The Kogi State government has allocated 30,000 hectares of land for farming to boost food production. - The initiative aims to...

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