In Nigeria, Women in Agribusiness are Growing Profits Through Peanut Processing
In northern Nigeria, access to markets, financial services, and relevant business training is crucial for women in agribusiness. Peanut processing offers women an opportunity to gain greater control of their resources, grow their income, and invest in their families and businesses.
Partnerships Will Harness Technology and Innovation to Improve Opportunities for Cashew Farmers and Processors across West Africa
The USDA and TechnoServe will strengthen support to cashew growers and processors in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria
How We’ll Tackle Malnutrition In Nigeria – Umunna
Our work in food fortification is featured in this interview with Larry Umunna, TechnoServe's Regional Director, West Africa.
Farmers in Nigeria Use Climate-Smart Techniques to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
In Nigeria, TechnoServe is helping tomato farmers boost incomes and reduce post-harvest losses, while adapting to a changing climate.
Major Food Fortification Advances Support Better Nutrition in Nigeria
Food fortification is one of the best ways to fight malnutrition at scale. This is particularly important in countries like Nigeria, which has the largest number of malnourished people in Africa. Recently, leaders from across Nigeria's public and private sector gathered virtually to highlight some rare progress in combating this problem: major improvements in the country's food fortification.
Nigerian Food Processing Companies Announce Rapid Progress on Fortifying Staple Foods with Essential Micronutrients
Company CEOs gathered at third annual forum to review progress and areas of renewed focus
How Business Training Helps Nigerian Entrepreneurs Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
When Endurance Boms first opened her small beauty shop in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, she struggled to keep track of her sales and inventory. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, her sales slowed to a crawl. A TechnoServe program gave Endurance the business training and support she needs to achieve success as a Nigerian entrepreneur. Now, she can confidently maintain a reliable income source – even during a global crisis.
Prosper Cashew: Strengthening Cashew Processing in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria
Prosper Cashew: Strengthening Cashew Processing in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria Prosper Cashew – Context: The global cashew market is a $12 billion industry and has grown almost seven times over the last four decades in terms of volume.
World Food Day Highlights Importance of Fortified and Nutritious Foods during COVID-19 Crisis
The Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods program is helping African companies expand the availability of fortified foods to vulnerable populations
