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.

Ekiti Young Farmers Reap Over ₦200 Million In State-Backed Initiative

News in Brief: - Ekiti State's agricultural program has generated over ₦200 million for young farmers through state support and guaranteed purchases, driving economic growth...

ECOWAS, AfDB Secure $12 Million To Boost West African Rice Value Chain

News in Brief: - ECOWAS and the AfDB have signed a $12 million grant agreement to fund the REWARD project, aimed at strengthening the rice...

Egypt’s 650 MW Wind Farm Features Record-Breaking Turbine Blade

News in Brief: - Egypt has completed the 650 MW GOS II Wind Farm, featuring a record-breaking turbine blade, significantly boosting its renewable energy...

Lagos Officials Blame Saboteurs For Rice Shortage, Sparks Public Outcry

News in Brief: - The Lagos State Government blames saboteurs for artificial rice scarcity and cites paddy shortages as a major production challenge. - Residents...

Nigeria’s Agricultural Growth Plummets to Five-Year Low, Threatening Food Security

New in Brief: - Nigeria's agricultural sector reached a five-year low growth of 1.76% in 2024, driven by climate change, funding shortages, and insecurity. -...

How To Identify Chemically Ripened Mangoes (Dangers Of Calcium Carbide)

News in Brief: - Chemically ripened mangoes, particularly those ripened with calcium carbide, pose significant health risks to consumers in Nigeria. - Consumers are...

Lagos Agric Commissioner Abisola Olusanya Announce Food Discounts For Ramadan

News in Brief: - 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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