Misplaced Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Nigeria

Nigeria is a country blessed from all standards but still in search of good leadership in the midst of technocrats and intellectuals. It is a country that has been most unfortunate with inept and clueless leadership. Since independence in 1960, Nigeria is still in search of the right leaders to pilot its affairs with sincerity […]

In Africa, There’s Still Low Percentage of Youths Involvement in Agriculture

There is still a low percentage of youth involvement in the agricultural sector of Africa. Yet, agriculture is being categorised as the largest economic sector in most African countries, offering opportunities for poverty alleviation for youth. This has been attributed to several factors. One major reason for poor youth participation in agriculture, according to research […]

Africa: IITA Sees Food Security, Poverty Alleviation Opportunities In COVID-19 Pandemic

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has seen some opportunities in the coronavirus disease in Africa.  The Institute is bracing to undertake some quick-win projects that will help the continent address food security and poverty alleviation goals. IITA Director-General, Nteranya Sanginga, https://www.iita.org/iita-staff/sanginga-nteranya/ made this known while announcing health and safety measures to prevent the spread of […]