A Nigerian agritech expert, Ayomide Olugbade, has called on the Federal Government to invest heavily in cold-chain infrastructure to reduce the huge post-harvest losses that continue to affect the agricultural …
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WFP Warns Food Aid for Sudanese Refugees May End in Four Countries
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that food assistance for Sudanese refugees in four neighbouring countries could be completely suspended within the next two …
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Olam Agri, IDH, Arzikin Noma Partner to Boost Soybean Production
Olam Agri, in collaboration with IDH and Nigerian agricultural development firm Arzikin Noma, has announced a new partnership aimed at boosting soybean production across farming communities in Kwara State. The …
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Nestlé Appoints Samer Chedid as CEO for Central and West Africa Region
Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, has announced the appointment of Mr Samer Chedid as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Central and West Africa Region (CWAR). The company made …
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Nigerian Student Ifeoluwa Afolayan Wins Top Prize at WE Innovate Grand Final in UK
A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Ifeoluwa Afolayan, has won first prize at the 2025 WE Innovate Grand Final in the United Kingdom. Afolayan, who is currently a Master’s student in Design …
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Why Magrellos Is Nigeria’s Top Choice for Affordable, Home-Style Fast Food
Magrellos is a proudly Nigerian quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand that has steadily carved a name for itself in the country’s fast-food landscape. Founded in 2006 by Mrs. Margaret Ohwofa, the …
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Peak Milk Urges Nigerians to Boost Daily Milk Intake, Launches ‘Stir A Cause’ Campaign for Nutrition and Kindness
To mark this year’s World Milk Day, Peak Milk, one of Nigeria’s leading dairy brands, has called on Nigerians to increase their daily milk intake to improve national health and …
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Ram Prices Double Nationwide Ahead of 2025 Sallah Celebration
Prices of rams have doubled across Nigeria as Muslims prepare for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, also known as Sallah. Traders and livestock dealers say the sharp increase in prices is …
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Kenya’s Vegetable Export Earnings Drop by Over 50% Amid Pesticide Concerns
Kenya’s earnings from fresh vegetable exports have dropped sharply from KSh 51 billion in 2023 to KSh 23.4 billion in 2024, representing a fall of over 50 percent. This major …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Safeguard Nigeria’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food Security
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to conserving Nigeria’s rich plant genetic resources as a strategic approach to achieving national food security, supporting climate adaptation, and preserving biodiversity. The …