Gbenga Akinfenwa

Nigeria

Journalist at The Guardian (Nigeria)

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Nigeria: Lagos boosts food production with aquaculture centre

2 weeks ago | farmlandgrab.org | Gbenga Akinfenwa

The Guardian | 19 May 2025Lagos boosts food production with aquaculture centreBy Gbenga AkinfenwaAs part of strategies aimed at bridging the country’s fish deposit gap, the Lagos State government has launched an aquaculture centre to revolutionise the sector by boosting fish production, create jobs, and enhance food security in the state and beyond. As at last year, the country’s fish deficit stands at 2.5 million metric tonnes, amid 3.6 million tonnes yearly demand.
TracTrac to help smallholder farmers access equipment

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa

Despite the huge potential of agriculture as a major driver of the country’s economy, only 16 per cent of smallholder farmers have access to mechanised equipment, hindered by high costs, limited financing and weak supply chains.
CCECC launches cargo freight service on Lagos-Ibadan Railway

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa |Benjamin Alade

Ogun to commence rail lines extension, presents STMP to NRC The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has officially launched its cargo freight service on the Lagos-Ibadan Railway, heralding a significant advancement in Nigeria’s logistics and transportation sector. The announcement was made on Friday through the official X account (formerly Twitter) of John Zhao, CCECC’s representative in Nigeria.
Foundation trains over 30,000 on environmental sustainability in nine years

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa |Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga

In the last nine years, over 30,000 students, youths and women have been trained by the Foundation for a Better Foundation (FABE foundation), on environmental sustainability skills through its EcoschoolNg project.
Tinubu seeks God's intervention over Nigeria's challenges

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Terhemba Daka |Sodiq Omolaoye |Gbenga Akinfenwa

President’s Call For Prayers Embarrassing – AjayiPresident Bola Tinubu on Friday sought divine intervention in tackling the myriad of pressing challenges besetting Nigeria, including ensuring national stability, fostering peace, and safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens. President Tinubu had joined fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja for a special prayer session for the nation ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29.
Abiodun installs Odugbemi as Onilisa of Lisa town

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa

By Gbenga Akinfenwa 29 March 2025 | 3:39 am Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has enthroned His Royal Majesty, Oba Oladele Najeem Ayinla Odugbemi as the Onilisa of Lisa, Ifo Local Council, Ogun State. Oba Oladele Najeem Ayinla Odugbemi Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has enthroned His Royal Majesty, Oba Oladele Najeem Ayinla Odugbemi as the Onilisa of Lisa, Ifo Local Council, Ogun State.
At NFS 2025, stakeholders set agenda to reposition Nigeria’s cuisine on global stage

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa

Stakeholders at the Nigeria Food Summit (NFS) 2025 have emphasised the need for urgent innovation, collaboration and harnessing the full potential of the country’s local flavours and agricultural resources to make the country a true food destination. The summit convener, Gbolabo Adebakin (Chef Gibbs), who highlighted the importance of Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage, reiterated the urgent need to position the country’s cuisine on the global stage.
iCentra CEO eulogises late father’s legacy, excellent service to society

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa

The Chief Executive Officer, iCentra, Taopheek Babayeju, has described his late father, High Chief Ganiyu Aremu Babayeju-Alemo, as not just a leader, but as a guiding light, mentor, and a role model whose discipline and values profoundly shaped his journey.
Osun’s Ilobu community writes Tinubu, seeks help over attacks

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa |Segun Adewole

By Gbenga Akinfenwa 25 March 2025 | 4:06 pm The people of Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun Local Council, Osun State, have pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to put a final stop to the endless siege, pogrom and annihilation of their people by incorrigible ethnic militias from Ifon-Osun and Erin-Osun communities.
Wood ash is antidote to low crop yields, soil health, say farmers

2 months ago | guardian.ng | Gbenga Akinfenwa

For all crops farmers, especially those into vegetable cultivation, there is a dose of good news: incorporation of wood ashes during cultivationto enhance productivity. Though considered as a traditional method often practiced in the past, its adoption has shown promises with testimonies from farmers, who see it as good alternatives to use of synthetic fertilisers.