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Where will the next darlings of African agrifoodtech come from?
The future of African agrifoodtech will be shaped by startups that focus narrowly on solving Africa-specific problems for ...
Mabel Segun: Nigerian children’s writer, poet and broadcaster
Mabel Segun, author of children’s books and Nigeria’s first female table tennis champion, died on 6 March 2025 aged 95.
Business Day59m
Rising pepper demand opens opportunity for growers
The growing global demand for ‘chilli’ and habanero peppers, combined with a supply shortage, has created an opportunity for ...
The Punch3h
Agro-processing sector requires $538m investments annually – LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Agricultural and Allied Group has projected that increasing nationwide ...
The Guardian Nigeria16h
Food insecurity: YouthHubAfrica, ActionAid train FCT youths on agroecology
Worried by the alarming rate of food insecurity in the country, YouthHubAfrica in partnership with ActionAid has empowered ...
The Guardian Nigeria23h
‘Local manufacturing of critical health commodities key to drug security’
The Federal Government has said that the country's dependence on importation of critical health commodities such as ...
The New Humanitarian14h
As Boko Haram threat grows, USAID cuts cripple the economy and the response
Maiduguri, the former urban base of Boko Haram, has been revived. The new hotels, the streets choked with traffic, the ...
Daily Maverick on MSN15h
Africa’s traditional fermented foods – and why we should keep consuming them
In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.
The Punch on MSN22h
GTCO reaffirms commitment to supporting SMEs
Guaranty Trust Holding Company has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria through the highly anticipated 2025 GTCO food and drink festival.Speaking at a ...