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
Main Research Themes
- Agrifood System Transformation
- Climate Change
- Input Use and Market Development
- Land
- Policy Research and Capacity Building
- Sustainable Agricultural Intensification
- Training and Capacity Building
- Value Chain Analysis
- Youth Employment/Entrepreneurship
News
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Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project presents Policy Note on Rice Productivity - State of Niger
Published on August 1, 2017
Presentation of Policy Note on rice production to Niger State officials. -
Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project Participates in a Live Phone Discussion on the Radio
Published on August 1, 2017
The Policy project participated in a live phone discussion in "Programme on Agricultural Development in Nigeria" at Search FM 92.3 -
Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project: Training one to train others - Niger State
Published on July 30, 2017
Training session on how to use STATA software for policy research at Niger State -
Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project: Training one to train others - Capacity Building at University
Published on July 30, 2017
A two-day training on “Introduction to STATA” for faculty, researchers and students of the Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State. -
Training One to Train Others - Benue State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Published on July 23, 2017
A three-day training on “Introduction to STATA” for planners, policy analysts, heads of departments, and directors of the Benue State.
Publications and Presentations
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Impacted by USAID’s NAPP Motto of “TRAIN ONE TO TRAIN ALL”
Published on January 6, 2022
NAPA Highlights #6. First person account of training as a part of the Benue State SPI Rating Project. -
SPI Rating in Benue State-A Student’s Report
Published on January 5, 2022
NAPA Highlights #5. Student account of the Benue soil productivity index rating project and training. -
SOIL SAMPLING, SOIL TESTING AND SOIL ANALYSIS FOR SOILS OF BENUE STATE
Published on January 4, 2022
NAPA Highlights #4. First person account of the Benue soil productivity index rating project and training. -
A Journey of a Lifetime! Privileged to be Part of the Benue State SPI Rating Project-A Student Report
Published on January 3, 2022
NAPA Highlights #3. First person account of training as a part of the Benue State SPI Rating Project. -
MY REPORT ON THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE BENUE SOIL PRODUCTIVITY INDEX RATING PROJECT I WAS PRIVILEGED TO BE PART
Published on January 2, 2022
NAPA Highlights #2. First person account of the Benue soil productivity index rating project and training.
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