Cowpea, popularly called the โpoor manโs meat,โ is a staple in Nigeriaโs agricultural and nutritional landscape. With about 25% protein, alongside carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, the legume plays a critical role in ensuring food security for millions of households. For decades, however, farmers have struggled with pest infestations, declining yields,…
To strengthen banana and plantain production in Nigeria and beyond, Radio IITA, in collaboration with the plantain and banana breeding program of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA ย organized an intensive outreach program for over 30 smallholder farmers. The training, held on July 25, 2025, is part of the…
World Ranger Day, observed every July 31, honors the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the earthโs wildlife and forests. At the Omo Forest Reserve in Ogun State, Nigeria, rangers live this reality daily. As part of activities marking this yearโs commemoration, Wild Africa,…
