Our Blog

Read up on new developments in agriculture in Africa and around the world, as they happen. We provide useful information in crispy writing

  • View All
  • Financial Advisory
  • Value Chain Development
  • International Trade Advisory
  • Policy Analysis

July 15, 2024

By Ridwan Bello (Ph.D) & David Ohida

The Case for Export-Led Growth in Nigeria's Agrifood Sector

When the Nigerian government looks at the agricultural sector, it sees a sector that imports too much.

Read More

March 18, 2024

By Ridwan Bello (Ph.D) & Aisosa Osaretin

Nigeria’s Food Insecurity: Why Trade Policy Reform is Essential

To find a lasting solution to growing food insecurity, Nigeria must reform its agricultural trade policies.

Read More

March 8, 2024

By Razaq Fatai & Ayobami Ayorinde

Coping with Escalating Food Inflation in Nigeria

According to latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), food inflation reached 35.4% year-on-year in January 2024 - the highest level since September 2001

Read More

February 10, 2024

By Vestance

World Pulses Day: How Nigeria Can Extract More Value from its Beans

Nigeria, with almost 4 million tonnes of annual beans production, is the world’s largest producer of dried cowpea.

Read More

January 15, 2024

By Zainab Oyetunde-Usman (Ph.D)

Why Nigeria Needs to Rethink Its Land Use for Agriculture

Land is one of the most stressed resources and its multiple uses contribute to overlapping challenges including climate change, land degradation and biodiversity loss.

Read More

November 30, 2023

By Ridwan Bello (Ph.D)

Hitting the bull’s eye: Rethinking Agri-food Policies in Nigeria

What can Nigeria’s Agri-food policymakers learn from their immediate predecessors?

Read More

October 26, 2023

By Razaq Fatai

How can Nigeria’s food crisis be tamed?

How can Nigeria’s food crisis be tamed?

Read More

May 30, 2023

By Vestance

How the New Government Can Support Businesses in Its First Year.

Our agenda for the first year of the new administration.

Read More

Recommended Media Posts

Image showing farmers working on a farm

July 10, 2024

Vestance Co-founder discussed NBS Agricultural Households Census

Nigeria's agricultural paradox: 40 million agricultural households, yet the country still struggles with food security & relies on imports. Read our programme manager Rildwan Bello's insights on the recently released agricultural census data

Read More
Commodity Webinar

June 29, 2024

Insights into the Nigeria Commodity Market for Export

Vestance organised a one day capacity development training on Nigeria Commodity Exports

Read More
Guardian Nigeria

June 18, 2024

Efficient and Affordable Transportation as a Panacea to Food Inflation

Vestance Programme Director Shared his thought one of the understated causes of food inflation in Nigeria

Read More

Stay up-to-date!

Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website. Never miss an update.

We care about your data in our privacy policy