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.
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- The Lagos State Government blames saboteurs for artificial rice scarcity and cites paddy shortages as a major production challenge.
- Residents...
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- Nigeria's agricultural sector reached a five-year low growth of 1.76% in 2024, driven by climate change, funding shortages, and insecurity.
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- Chemically ripened mangoes, particularly those ripened with calcium carbide, pose significant health risks to consumers in Nigeria.
- Consumers are...
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- Lagos State Agriculture Commissioner reiterated the administration's commitment to its 5-year agricultural roadmap, stressing market transformation and food security.
- She...
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- The Bauchi State government has initiated the Irrigate Nigeria Project to boost agricultural productivity and food security through expanded land...
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- Morocco and France have deepened their agricultural partnership through new agreements focusing on education and technology.
- The collaboration emphasises sustainable...
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- The NG-CARES programme in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory has distributed grants to over 12,000 farmers and is preparing for phase 2.
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