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, Egypt Join Forces To Advance Tech Transfer, Crop Innovation

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture visited Egypt to strengthen agricultural ties in joint crop research, modernising farmer support systems, and exchanging tech. -...

FG Launches Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal To Combat Unemployment

News in Brief: - The Nigerian government launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal to combat unemployment and food insecurity. - This initiative aims to...

UN Condemns Massacre Of Farmers In Borno State

News in Brief: - The UN has strongly condemned the recent massacre of farmers in Borno State, Nigeria by a non-state armed group. - This...

Insurgency, Theft, Climate Change Hamper Dry Season Farming In Northern Nigeria

News in Brief: - Farmers in Northern Nigeria face a multi-pronged crisis as insurgency disrupts livelihoods and forces displacement. - Rampant farm equipment theft cripples...

African Union Unveils 10-Year Plan To Transform Agriculture

News in Brief: - The African Union has launched a 10-year strategy to transform the agriculture sector, addressing challenges like limited investment and climate...

Nigeria Receives First Rice Shipment In 10 Years Amidst Food Crisis

News in Brief: - Nigeria has received the first shipment of brown rice in 10 years, a crucial step in combating the ongoing food...

World Bank Offers Support To Revitalise Struggling Ghanaian Cocoa Sector

News in Brief: - The World Bank has pledged to support Ghana in revitalising its struggling cocoa sector, which struggles with declining yields, low...

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