Nigeria

Why Agro-Processing Is the Real Opportunity

Why the future of African agricultural wealth may depend less on farming itself and more on what happens after harvest. Across Africa, agriculture is frequently discussed as the continent’s sleeping giant. Governments launch farming initiatives. Development institutions fund agricultural programmes. Politicians speak about food security, fertilizer distribution, and crop expansion. But an allocator looking closely

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The Missing Middle in Nigeria’s Agricultural Value Chain

Why Nigeria’s agricultural problem may not primarily be production—but coordination between production and markets. Nigeria possesses: Yet agricultural productivity remains structurally constrained. Food inflation persists. Post-harvest losses remain high. Farmers struggle with profitability. Processors face inconsistent supply. Markets experience periodic shortages and price instability. The common explanation usually focuses on farming itself. But an allocator

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