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.

US Secretary Of State Commends Africa’s Efforts To Become Global Food Hub

News in brief: - US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken outlined a vision for Africa sustainable development and self-sufficiency in Africa's food production. - He praised investments...

Nigeria Inaugurates WACOT Rice Outgrower Scheme To Boost Food Security

News in brief: - Nigeria has launched the 2024 dry season farming input distribution program for WACOT Rice Limited's outgrower farmers in Kebbi State, aiming to...

Nigeria To Prioritise Intervention Funds To Combat Food Inflation

News in brief: - To address rising food inflation, the Nigerian government pledges to prioritise intervention funds for increased production of key staples such as rice,...

IITA Empowers 1,918 Nigerian Youths With Agribusiness Skills, Application For 10,000 Beneficiaries Open Soon

News in brief: - IITA has trained 1,918 young Nigerians in agribusiness skills through its Youth in Agribusiness (YAS) project, aiming to equip 10,000 youths with...

How Niger State Plans To Transform Agricultural Sector By Cultivating 250,000 Hectares

News in brief: - Niger State aims to cultivate 10,000 hectares of land per local government area totaling 250,000 hectares in a plan to transform itself...

Labour Organisation Tackles Child Labour In West African Agriculture With New Monitoring Plan

News in brief: - The International Labour Organization is working with the US Department of Labour on a plan to combat child labour in agriculture,...

Nigeria Empowers Unemployed Gombe Youths With Agricultural Skills, ₦50,000 Grants

News in brief: - Nigeria's directorate of employment launched an agricultural scheme in Gombe state that empowered 48 unemployed youths with agricultural skills and ₦50,000 start-up...

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