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.

Nigeria Identifies Seed Shortage As Major Hurdle To Food Security

News in Brief: - Nigeria estimates a seed shortage of 312,000 metric tons hindering its goal of food security in 2024. - The government...

Niger State To Boost Food Production With Carbon Credit Scheme

News in Brief: - Niger State is launching a program to help 2,500 farmers access federal carbon credit funds to improve food production and...

Israel Eyes Deeper Collaboration With Nigeria On Sustainable Agriculture

News in Brief: - Israel seeks to expand its partnership with Nigeria to promote sustainable agriculture. - This collaboration could involve sharing expertise in...

Zimbabwe Seeks Corn From Brazil As El Niño Threatens Southern Africa’s Food Security

News in Brief: - El Niño-induced drought threatens food security in Southern Africa, with corn crop production significantly reduced. - Zimbabwe, facing a 60%...

Rising Bread Prices Squeeze Nigerians As Wheat Imports, Dollar Fluctuations Take Toll

News in Brief: - Bread prices are rising in Nigeria due to dependence on imported wheat and a fluctuating exchange rate. - Premium Breadmakers...

New Measures For Moroccan Watermelon Exports Following Dispute With Spain

News in Brief: - A dispute with Spain over pesticide residues in Moroccan watermelon exports has led to stricter export controls by Moroccan authorities. -...

100 Million Euros Investment Boosts Small-Scale Farmers’ Resilience In The Sahel

News in Brief: - A €100 million investment by Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic aims to boost small-scale farmers' resilience and combat desertification...

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