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’s Soil Science Institute Urges Focus On Soil Management For Food Security, Career Opportunities

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Institute of Soil Science (NISS) emphasises the importance of soil management for food security. - The institute's outreach program...

AfDB Prioritises Agriculture With Over $25 Billion Investment In 10 Years

News in Brief: - The African Development Bank (AfDB) shows that agriculture is its priority by investing $25 billion over the past decade to...

Wet Weather, Disease Ravage West African Cocoa Crops Driving Up Global Prices

News in Brief: - Disease and wet weather are ravaging cocoa crops in West Africa, leading to major harvest losses for Ivory Coast and...

Niger State Receives Agricultural Equipment To Boost Food Production [See Photos]

News in Brief: - Niger State partners with Origin Group to distribute 2,000 agricultural equipment pieces to farmers, including tractors, harvesters, and irrigation tools....

Egypt Allocates $10 Million For Cattle Fattening Project To Boost Meat Production

News in Brief: - Egypt Ministry of Agriculture allocates $10 million to support 426 small-scale breeders and young graduates participating in the national cattle...

WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Urges African Nations To Improve Quality Of Shea Butter Export

News in Brief: - The World Trade Organization urges African nations to improve the quality of their shea butter exports, citing missed economic opportunities...

Nigeria Loses $200 Million Annually Due To Stalled Cassava Bread Initiative

News in Brief: - Nigeria's cassava farmers' association estimates the country loses over $200 million annually due to the abandonment of a policy that...

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