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.

100 Kwara State Extension Agents, Farmers Benefit From World Bank-Sponsored Livestock Project

News in Brief: - Kwara State partnered with the World Bank to train extension agents and farmers on raising small ruminants and using crop residue...

Nigeria Suspends Food Import Duties For 150 Days

News in Brief: - Nigeria is considering suspending duties and taxes on certain food imports to improve affordability and availability of food in the...

₦2 Trillion Food Fiasco: Nigeria’s Lawmakers Investigate Past Agricultural Financing Schemes

News in Brief: - The Nigerian House of Representatives is investigating nearly ₦2 trillion spent on government agricultural programs due to concerns of mismanagement and...

Nigeria’s House Committee Holds Public Hearings On Agricultural University, College Proposals

News in Brief: - Nigeria's House of Representatives is considering establishing new agricultural universities and colleges across the country. - Public hearings will be held...

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia Invests in Climate-Smart Farming, Distributes Tractors

News in Brief: - Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has launched a program to support climate-smart agriculture in the region. - The initiative...

Nigeria Unveils National Dairy Policy To Reduce Imports, Boost Domestic Production

News in Brief: - Nigeria has launched the National Dairy Policy on World Milk Day to address the country's reliance on dairy imports. - The...

Kogi State Launches Wet Season Farming Initiative With Focus On Youth, Women

News in Brief: - Kogi state has launched its wet season farming initiative, allocating over 70% of cultivated land to youth and women farmers. -The...

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