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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What Are Some Ways to Apply the "Toggle Switch Idea"
Published on October 13, 2018
Discussion 3 about writing an article for a peer-reviewed journal (9'34"), T. Reardon and S. Liverpool Tasie -
How Could You Sell a Research Idea about Nigeria to a Non-Nigerian Reviewer
Published on October 13, 2018
Discussion 1 about writing an article for a peer-reviewed journal (9'53"), T. Reardon and S. Liverpool Tasie -
The Art of Research Discovery and Writing Good Articles - VIDEO
Published on October 12, 2018
How to get published in peer-reviewed journals, a lecture by T. Reardon for the FSP Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project, October 12, 2018 (1:17) -
FSG Faculty Collaborates with Nigeria’s National Assembly
Published on August 31, 2018
Strengthening the agricultural policy process in Nigeria -
MSU FSG Members Strengthen Nigeria's University Capacity
Published on August 30, 2018
AFRE Department faculty members are appointed External Consultants on Agriculture to the Nigeria National Universities Commission.
Publications and Presentations
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BENUE STATE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRI-FOOD (MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES) VALUE CHAIN ACTORS: STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION AND EVIDENCE REPORT.
Published on June 1, 2022
NAPA Research Paper #5. Stakeholder perception and evidence report on Benue State, Nigeria business environment, sustainable development, and the implications for agri-food value chain actors. -
Delta State Business Environment, Sustainable Development, and the Implications for Agri-Food
Published on May 2, 2022
NAPA Research Paper #4. Delta State Business Environment, Sustainable Development, and the Implications for Agri-Food (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Value Chain Actors: Stakeholder Perception and Evidence Report. -
OYO STATE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRI-FOOD (MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES) VALUE CHAIN ACTORS: STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTION AND EVIDENCE REPORT.
Published on May 2, 2022
NAPA Research Paper #3. Stakeholder perception and evidence report on Oyo State, Nigeria examining the business environment, sustainable development, and the implications for agri-food value chain actors. -
Can medium-scale farms support smallholder commercialisation and improve welfare? Evidence from Nigeria
Published on April 19, 2022
Liverpool-Tasie, LSO., Nuhu, AS., Awokuse, T., Jayne, T., Muyanga, M., Aromolaran A., Adelaja, A. (2022) "Can medium-scale farms support smallholder commercialisation and improve welfare? Evidence from Nigeria. -
Strengthening the Business Environment for Agri-Food Enterprises in Nigeria: Engagement with Stakeholders in Ebonyi, Delta and Cross River
Published on April 15, 2022
NAPA Highlight #14. To fill the gaps on the effects of the business environment on MSMEs within the agri-food subsector, NAPA conducted a study on Sustainable Development and the Implications for Agri-Food Value Chain Actors.
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