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- Nigeria relies heavily on wheat imports, spending nearly $3 billion in 2023, as local production remains low due to environmental challenges and...
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- Nigeria's agriculture minister highlights financial exclusion as the primary obstacle for smallholder farmers.
- He urged for government and private sector initiatives...
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- AfDB's new Country Strategy Paper focuses on food security, rural development, and infrastructure expansion in Nigeria.
- The Bank is investing in...
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- Nigeria is the world's largest cassava producer, but most of its output is consumed locally, limiting export potential.
- Thailand dominates global cassava...
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- Nigeria's maize production dropped by 14.64% in 2023, marking its lowest output since 2018, according to FAO data.
- In response, the...
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- New study predicts severe pest impacts on Nigerian maize yields, causing significant economic losses for farmers and threatening food security.
- Researchers...
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- Nigeria's cashew association warns that illegal cashew exports are causing significant revenue losses and hurting the economy.
- Farmers urge Tinubu to...
