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.

Namibia Faces Food, Water Shortages Due to Drought, Low Stockpiles

News in Brief: - Namibia faces food and water shortages due to last year's drought and depleted reserves. Despite recent rains, dam levels remain...

Nigerian Aims To Create 10 Million Jobs With Dry Season Farming Initiative

News in Brief: - The Nigerian government plans to create millions of jobs through dry season farming initiatives, aiming for 5-10 million in the...

European Investment Bank Provides €150 Million Boost For Rural Development In Six Nigerian States

News in Brief: - Six Nigerian states secured a €150 million loan from the European Investment Bank to improve rural infrastructure and agricultural market...

Kenyan Agritech Startup Apollo Agriculture Raises $10m To Empower African Farmers

News in Brief: - Kenyan agritech startup Apollo Agriculture has secured $10 million from Swedfund and ImpactConnect to expand their services and empower African...

Kogi Cashew Farmers Cry Foul Over Alleged Multiple Taxation, Harassment, Urge Govt. Intervention

News in Brief: - Kogi cashew farmers and buyers decry multiple taxations and harassment, citing high inspection fees, additional levies, and roadblocks. - They...

Nigeria, Agricultural Stakeholders Unite To Implement Gender Policy To Empower Women Farmers

News in Brief - The federal government of Nigeria and agricultural stakeholders pledge to implement a gender policy to empower women farmers, bridge the...

Over 200 Plateau Farmers Receive Training, Inputs From FG To Boost Output, Address Food Security

News in Brief: - More than 200 farmers in Plateau state received training and farm inputs from the federal government to boost production and address...

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