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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The Economist: How the Growth of Cities Changes Farming
Published on February 15, 2018
Ben Belton and Saweda Liverpool-Tasie in The Economist, Feb 15, 2018 -
Call Deadline Extended and Now Open to All Nigerian Scholars
Published on January 25, 2018
Scholars from ALL states of Nigeria are eligible. Deadline extended to Feb. 28, 2018. -
From Data Collection to Policy Implementation
Published on December 10, 2017
Training workshops support state government staff with collecting and analyzing data to inform government and executive policy makers. -
Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Builds Capacity of Young Nigerian Scholars…
Published on November 28, 2017
Feed the Future (FTF) Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project builds capacity of young Nigerian scholars through direct and indirect training. -
Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project supports Kaduna State Ministry ....
Published on November 28, 2017
Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project supports Kaduna State Ministry to promote Accurate Data Collection and Policy Formulation for Effective Implementation.
Publications and Presentations
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Participatory modelling for climate change adaptation: the poultry sector in Nigeria
Published on February 25, 2022
Olabisi, L. S., Osuntade, O., Liverpool-Tasie, L. S. O., & Adebiyi, J. (2021). Participatory modelling for climate change adaptation: the poultry sector in Nigeria. Climate Policy, 21(5), 666–677. -
PIVOTING IN NIGERIA’S FISH AND POULTRY VALUE CHAINS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 POLICIES AND IMPACTS
Published on January 24, 2022
NAPA Research Paper #1. This report presents findings from study of small and medium enterprises responding to Covid-19 in Nigeria. -
The impact of COVID-19 and other shocks on Agri Food SMEs along the poultry and fish value chains in Borno State
Published on January 17, 2022
Policy Research Note #8. This policy research note summarizes key findings from a study on the impact of COVID-19 and associated policies on SMEs along the poultry and fish value chains in Borno State. -
The impact of COVID-19 and associated shocks on Agri Food SMEs along the poultry and fish value chain in Kaduna State
Published on January 13, 2022
Policy Research Note #7. This policy research note summarizes the key findings from a study on the impact of COVID-19 and associated policies on SMEs along the poultry and fish value chains in Kaduna State. -
The impact of COVID-19 and associated shocks on Agri Food SMEs along the poultry and fish value chains in Ebonyi State
Published on January 13, 2022
Policy Research Note #6. This policy research note summarizes the key findings from a study on the impact of COVID-19 and associated policies on SMEs along the poultry and fish value chains in Ebonyi State.
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