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.

Nigerian Farmers Get Green Light For Genetically Modified TELA Maize Seeds

News in brief: – The Nigerian government has approved the commercial release of genetically modified (GM) TELA maize seeds, developed to be pest-resistant and drought-tolerant. – With...

Sugar Prices Set To Stabilise As FG CollaborateWith Refineries To Boost Local Production

News in brief: – Nigeria is collaborating with major sugar refineries, Dangote Sugar and BUA Sugar, to stabilise prices and boost domestic sugar production in...

Gov. Adeleke To Revamp Osun Cocoa Sector With Domestic Export Terminal, Multi-Pronged Approach

News in brief: – Governor Adeleke has unveiled a plan to revive Osun State’s cocoa sector by building a domestic export terminal, infrastructure upgrades, and...

Tech Titan Mark Zuckerberg Ventures Into Ranching With Wagyu, Angus On His Hawaiian estate

News in brief: – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is delving into cattle ranching on his 1,400-acre estate, raising cattle for beef with a unique diet...

China Buys 400 Million Tons Of Grain In 2023 To Secure National Food Reserves

News in brief: – China maintained stable grain purchases exceeding 400 million tons in 2023, ensuring a strong foundation for national food security. – The country’s stock-to-use...

Lagos Farmers Protest, Urge Government To Intervene In Forced Farmlands Acquisition By Military

News in brief: – Farmers in Itokin, Epe, Lagos State, staged a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, alleging the takeover of their government-allocated...

Agric Ministry Clarifies: Rice Palliatives Not Delayed, Part Of Lawmakers’ Constituency Projects

News in brief: – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security denied accusations of causing delays in the distribution of rice palliatives, stating that it...

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