Taiwo Hassan

Lagos, Nigeria

I am a nice guy. I am a journalist of international repute that has travelled for different international events but based and operate in Lagos, Nigeria.

Articles

Inaccessible by Design: The Invisible Mobility Struggles of Nigerians Living With Disabilities - 234Drive

4 days ago | 234drive.com | Taiwo Hassan

For the average Nigerian, getting around is an experience that’s often fraught with stress, discomfort and/or costliness. Thousands of people living in Nigeria rely on various mass transit options, ranging from taxis, buses and tricycles (kekes) to motorcycles (okadas) and even bicycles to move around. The experiences on these transit options often reflect the chasm between the country’s social classes.
Rise of the Robot Farmer: How AI Could Reprogram Global Agriculture

4 days ago | m.farms.com | Taiwo Hassan

By Taiwo HassanGlobal agriculture is undergoing a technological renewal as the world continues to face problems, such as climate change, rising food demand, and labour shortages…One of the most noticeable shifts is the rise of automation powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which is redefining how crops are grown, managed, and harvested. Click here to see more... How Deep Should You Plant Corn? The Critical Role of Seed DepthVideo: How Deep Should You Plant Corn?
Rise of the robot farmer: How AI could reprogram global agriculture

5 days ago | geneticliteracyproject.org | Taiwo Hassan

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Bad timing for an African trade war

2 months ago | responsiblestatecraft.org | Taiwo Hassan

The decision by the military-led Alliance of Sahel States to impose a 0.5% import duty on goods from the nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has added a new twist in the rift plaguing the West African bloc. The tariff, which exempts only humanitarian aid, threatens to upend free trade and provoke retaliation, effectively creating a trade war within the region at a time when Africa’s exports to the crucial U.S. market face new challenges.
The Unique Lives of Product Photographers in Nigeria

2 months ago | themodaculture.com | Taiwo Hassan

When we think of creative careers, photography is one that will always stay relevant. The process of artistically using light, whether natural or artificial, to create beautiful, thought-provoking, and memorable images is an art of which many will forever be in awe. Because of the power of photography in documenting moments, revealing things people might not have seen, and expressing ideas for others to see, it’s an art form that many people around the world cherish.
SHF: Nigeria Plans To Earn $12.5bn From Sanitation Economy By 2030

Mar 19, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the United Nations (UN)’s Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have both reiterated supporting Next Generation Sanitation in Nigeria through catalysing local currency financing and leveraging partnerships for scalable financial solutions. Specifically, this initiative sets a pathway to accelerate impact for sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria, and sets an example for other National Development Banks in the region.
NBC Marks Recycling Day With Commitment To Circular Packaging

Mar 19, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

In celebration of Global Recycling Day, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a member of Coca-Cola HBC (CCHBC) and the bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by advancing its circular packaging strategy. Observed annually on March 18, Global Recycling Day raises awareness of the critical role of recycling in preserving the planet.
Big Oil Gambit in Niger Delta

Mar 19, 2025 | fairplanet.org | Taiwo Hassan

After over six decades of oil exploration, the five multinational companies that dominate Nigeria’s energy sector are divesting from onshore oil fields, sparking concerns from oil producing communities and climate activists. The companies - Eni, Equinor, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell and Total Energies - secured regulatory approval last year to sell their Oil Mining Licenses to domestic players in an unprecedented massive asset sale.
AfCTA : Nigerian Investors Seal Deal To Boost Palm Oil Production

Mar 18, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

Palm oil investors in Nigeria have sealed a deal with a Ghanaian firm, Oro Oil Ghana Limited, the largest exporter of palm oil to Nigeria, to upscale production potential and expand into other markets. The 10-year partnership deal, among other things, aims to reduce reliance on traditional methods, boost smallholder farmers’ income and set up Ghana as a major player in the palm oil industry on the continent.
SON, MAN to improve products standardisation via rebranded logo

Mar 14, 2025 | newtelegraphng.com | Taiwo Hassan

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), have both agreed to work together as strategic partners in the rebranding of the new Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) logo. This is to achieve standardisation that will ensure Nigerian products are widely acceptable across the continent in line with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement and beyond.