Sir: Nigeria’s indigenous rice varieties, including Ofada, Igbemo, Abakaliki, and Ekpoma rice, possess unique characteristics that make them valuable beyond local markets. While these varieties ...
Segun Atho is the National Vice President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). In this interview with Charles Okonji, the Lagos-based farmer who went into agriculture due to his inability ...
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Corn, wheat, rice and sorghum consumption in Nigeria is expected to increase in 2025-26, driven by ...
Watch the full episode here. Nigeria is the No. 1 consumer of rice in all of Africa. And short domestic supply has made prices skyrocket. Farmers are whacking at these giant piles of stalks for ...
Nigerian local rice varieties, typically unpolished and aromatic, hold immense potential to enhance food security, promote sustainability, and support positive dietary goals. Ofada rice, Ilesha rice, ...
Dry season farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for ...
A mysterious fire has razed part of the Wurukum Rice Mill at Makurdi Bridge Head, destroying several processing machines and countless bags of rice.
The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated a total of 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State ...
The Aliko Dangote Foundation penultimate week commenced the distribution of one million bags rice worth N16 billion across the 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Zulum was represented at the ...