Nigeria
The capital is Abuja.
- The official language is English
- Area: 356,669 sq mi (approx. 4x the size of the State of Michigan)
- Population approx. 186 million in 2016
- Climate: Nigeria has a tropical hot climate with temperatures varying according to the seasons of the year. The two major seasons are determined by rainfall with a rainy season and dry season.
Fun fact: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa
News
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MSU’s Saweda Liverpool-Tasie Appointed by President Biden to Board for International Food and Agricultural Development
Published on January 19, 2022
Dr. Liverpool-Tasie will play a key role in shaping our nation’s perspectives on international food and agriculture. -
STAAARS Plus Mentoring the Next Generation of Agricultural Policy Researchers
Published on December 15, 2021
As part of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, Research, Capacity, and Influence (PRCI) ten early career researchers in Africa have successfully completed the STAAARS+ training and mentorship program. -
A Holistic Approach to Policy Change in Nigeria’s Agri-Food Value Chain
Published on December 8, 2021
To improve agricultural policy and enhance food security in Nigeria, researchers at Michigan State University have helped launch a new Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) at the University of Ibadan. -
MSU Researchers Launch New App to Help African Farmers and Purchasers
Published on August 28, 2021
Researchers in the Departments of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and Community Sustainability have developed a new mobile phone app with the potential to help millions in West Africa. -
Nigerian Agricultural Policy Project Leaves a Lasting Impact
Published on February 22, 2021
NAPP has enhanced Nigeria’s ability to conduct evidence based agricultural policy research, influenced agricultural policy, and disseminated agricultural research findings to key stakeholders throughout the country.
Publications and Presentations
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Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs in the Vegetable Value Chain in Ebonyi State
Published on December 7, 2022
Report on rapid reconnaissance study for the vegetable value chain to discover challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Ebonyi State -
Challenges and Opportunities for MSMEs in the Fish Value Chain in Ebonyi State
Published on December 7, 2022
Report on rapid reconnaissance study for the fish value chain to discover challenges and opportunities for MSMEs in Ebonyi State -
Stakeholder Perceptions of the Fish and Vegetable Value Chains in Nigeria
Published on November 29, 2022
RSM2SNF Report #1. Findings on stakeholder perceptions of the fish and vegetable value chains in Nigeria. -
The Policy Activity supports improved access to and use of the Benue State Soil Productivity Index (SPI) map
Published on November 29, 2022
NAPA Highlight #19. Summary of a one-day Stakeholders meeting on the Soil Nutrients and Soil Productivity Maps took place at the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MANR) in Benue state on November 24, 2022. -
First Ever Digitized Soil Nutrient and Soil Productivity Index Maps in Nigeria
Published on November 28, 2022
NAPA Highlight #18. Summary of field soil testing and digitized soil nutrient and productivity index maps in Benue, Kebbi, and Ebonyi states, Nigeria.
People
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Thomas Jayne
MSU Foundation Professor emeritus
jayne@msu.edu
517-432-9802
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Saweda Liverpool-Tasie
MSU Foundation Professor
lliverp@msu.edu
517-432-5418
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Steve Longabaugh
Specialist International Development
longabau@msu.edu
517-432-0018
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Mywish Maredia
Professor
maredia@msu.edu
517-353-6602
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Laura Schmitt Olabisi
Professor
schmi420@msu.edu
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Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie
Assistant Professor
otasie@msu.edu
517-355-0131