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.

UK Government To Fund Nigeria’s Agriculture With £55M

he UK government plans to support Nigeria's agricultural sector with a £55 million contract and a £2.9 million grant for sustainable practices.

US Environmentalists Kick Against Planned Potash Mine In Utah

nvironmentalists in the US are suing the Bureau of Land Management to prevent the construction of a potash mine in the western Utah desert, arguing it would harm the lake ecosystem and important habitats for migratory birds.

Alibaba Co-founder Jack Ma Ventures Into Agriculture With Stake In Fishery Startup

Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba and one of Asia's wealthiest individuals, has recently invested in a fishery and agriculture startup called 1.8 Meters Marine Technology in China.

US, Namibia Announce Five-Year $10M Farmer Cooperatives Funding Agreement

Namibia and the United States have signed a five-year, $10 million co-funding agreement to promote the development of farmer cooperatives and small businesses in rural areas.

Agricultural Interventions In Tinubu’s N500Bn Suffering Alleviation Plan

Tinubu announced several agriculture interventions, including inputs, grains and funds disbursement to support food crop cultivation and food costs from his ₦500 billion suffering alleviation plan for Nigerians.

Northern Ireland Safety Body To Make Unannounced Inspections On Farm Vehicles

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland to start unannounced inspections of farms to ensure safety compliance.

Afreximbank Prioritises Food Security At Russia-African Economic And Humanitarian Forum

Afrexim Bank emphasised the importance of unrestricted trade between both Russia and Africa to enhance food security at the 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

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