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 Tackles Post-Harvest Losses With Cold Chain Technology, Public-Private Collaboration

News in Brief: - Nigeria's agriculture ministry and private sector are teaming up to fight food waste with cold chain technology, aiming to improve...

Niger State Assembly Supports Government’s Agricultural Initiatives

News in Brief: - The Niger State Assembly's agricultural committee visited to inspect new farm machinery, showing support for the government's plan to boost agricultural...

Nigeria Turn Focus On Nutrition With New Departments, Funding

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Vice President announced a multi-pronged attack on malnutrition, including creating nutrition departments in key ministries, securing increased funding, and...

Nigeria Seeks WTO Support To Address Aflatoxin Contamination In Exports

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Deputy Speaker discussed with the WTO the challenges of aflatoxin contamination hindering African agricultural exports, particularly under AGOA benefits....

Rwanda to Host Africa Food Systems Forum 2024, Focus on Innovation and Youth

News in Brief: - The annual Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 will be held in the Rwandan capital of Kigali. - It will spotlight...

Liberia To Strengthen Agriculture With Seed System Improvements

News in Brief: - Liberia held a seed business summit to improve its agriculture sector by creating a sustainable seed system for key crops. -...

Ginger Blight Epidemic Devastates Nigerian Farms, Government Responds

News in Brief: - A ginger blight epidemic ravaged farms in Nigeria, causing billions in losses and threatening the country's position as the world's...

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