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Food and commodity companies experienced stocks rising despite global food prices declining.

The Nigerian House of Representatives passed a bill for establishing a Federal University of Agriculture in Delta state that will offer academic services in teaching, research, and extension services to aid environmental assessment and sustainable development.

Carbon Robotics has developed the LaserWeeder, a machine powered by AI, which can eliminate over 200,000 weeds per hour without chemicals or tilling.

India is considering placing a ban on rice exports, according to international reports, fanning fears of a global surge in its prices.

Ukraine plans to construct a grain terminal at the Lekki port in cooperation with the Lagos Free Zone management, aiming to ensure a continuous supply of agricultural products to Nigeria and Africa despite the impact of the ongoing war with Russia.

The UKHSA has confirmed two additional cases of H5N1 avian flu in poultry workers, bringing the total cases to four.

Ghana's parliament passed a bill legalising cannabis cultivation for industrial and health purposes, with the condition that it cannot exceed 0.3% THC.