Research
The Adoption of Agripreneurship as a Mitigating Measure to Unemployment in Nigeria: A Topical Review
Agriculture as an enterprise is going through transition globally. It is assuming new shape and scope and no more the ordinary cultivation of crops and rearing of animals or an enterprise for the rural people. The concept of agripreneurship is the combination of agriculture and entrepreneurship. Agripreneurship is the option to adopt in the quest […]
Topical Review of Hidden Hunger and Poverty Profile in Nigeria: Case Study of Kwara State (Province) and Suggested Agricultural and Economic Solutions
Hidden hunger is the inadequate access to micronutrients that are necessary for a healthy and functional body. This is a form of hunger that is not very visible and much more than an empty stomach. Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals that we need in small quantities for effective growth and development of the body. Micronutrient deficiencies are caused by poor diet and inadequate micronutrient supply during certain stages in life. The study considered the micronutrient status of a province of Nigerian, the effects of its deficiency and the agricultural and economic solutions. Being a review research, secondary data were used where necessary. The study showed that Nigerians and the province in particular are very hungry with significant evidences of hidden hunger. Agricultural solutions were recommended through biofortification of crops and external economic interventions to assist the people produce their own foods and access them where necessary.
A Survey on the Agricultural Prospects and Potentials of the Niger Delta, in a Post Oil Era
The Niger Delta of Nigeria has been a very controversial and topical issue in the politics of the nation and in national discusses. In recent times, the region has been witnessing rising agitations, results of years of perceived under development of the region, exploitations of its crude oil resources without due consideration of the degrading effects on the environment and marginalisation of the aborigines. This heightened the call and demand for fiscal federalism as a panacea to these perceptions because many have wondered if the Niger Delta can survive a looming postoil era of limited revenue, evident under development; and, an agricultural sector that has suffered significant neglect and damage over the years. With a return to the traditional agriculture, the Niger Delta many believe can still retain its pride of place in agriculture among the committee of states in Nigeria given its agricultural potentials. The study therefore focused on the prospects and potentials of the Niger Delta agricultural sector. The researchers adopted a survey plan in their study using a combination of primary and secondary data. Descriptive statistics were used in data analysis where necessary. The study showed that agriculture if given the appropriate attention can make the region economically viable and stable since nearly all the crops grown in Nigeria, with the exception of a few can thrive reasonably well in this region.
