In the blistering heat that greets each morning in most communities in Northern Nigeria, Zainab Aliyu, a palm oil seller, dares the suffocating heat in her Ribadu Kauta Hore community in Adamawa State to make a living for herself and contribute to her husband’s meager income. With her baby strapped to her back every morning, she traverses the length and
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has appointed Arshnee Moodley, lead of the CGIAR Antimicrobial Resistance Hub, as chair of its Antimicrobial Resistance Working Group, effective 16 June 2025. This leadership role was confirmed during the 92nd WOAH General Assembly held on 27 May 2025 in Paris, France. The appointment reflects Moodley’s longstanding contributions to global antimicrobial resistance research,
Post-harvest technology plays a vital role in preserving crop quality, reducing losses, and enhancing the efficiency of agricultural value chains. For cassava, a key staple in tropical regions, effective post-harvest management is essential to transform the perishable root into safe, market-ready products. This reduces spoilage and improves food safety, farmer incomes, and sustainable development. To strengthen coordination and efficiency within
The Consul-General of India to Nigeria, Chandramouli Kumar Kern, visited IITA–CGIAR headquarters in Ibadan from 31 May to 1 June, aiming to strengthen India-Africa collaboration in agricultural research and innovation. Lava Kumar, the IITA Head of Virology and Germplasm Health, moderated the meeting. In his welcome remarks, the IITA Deputy Director General for Research for Development (DDG-R4D), Bernard Vanlauwe, introduced Kern to IITA’s mission, strategy,
From 28 to 31 May, IITA had the honor of hosting the Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Ambassador Legesse Geremew Haile, accompanied by his spouse and the Minister Counsellor, Misgna Teklu Abrha. Their visit was to deepen their understanding of IITA’s research activities and explore opportunities for collaboration between Ethiopia and IITA. A courtesy meeting with senior management was held to
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering impactful partnerships with tertiary institutions, IITA–CGIAR is expanding its collaborative reach. On 28 May, IITA Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery (DDG-P4D), Dr Kenton Dashiell, and his delegation visited Kola-Daisi University (KDU), Ibadan, Oyo State. The visit focused on offering strategic agricultural advisory services to support the development of 500 hectares of underutilized university-owned land. Convened
In 2023, Amina Bellow Abubakar had the opportunity to participate in the poultry production training organized by the Innovative Youth in Agriculture (I-Youth) in Gwale, Kano State. With a background in Mathematics and Physics Education, Amina is rewriting the narrative and changing the stereotypes about women’s employment in the northern part of Nigeria. The 31-year-old mother of three is a
At the 17th Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Gates Foundation, and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) launched the International Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC). IITA will lead a critical workstream under the bold, new global initiative to combat the devastating Red Palm Weevil (RPW). This invasive