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Aug 2026
The Giant That Refuses to Wake Up: Nigeria’s Agricultural Paradox
Nigeria is an agricultural paradox. Despite vast arable land, abundant water, and a youthful population, the nation spends billions importing food it can grow. Once a global powerhouse with groundnut pyramids, cocoa, palm oil, and cotton, Nigeria now struggles with insecurity, broken value chains, and policy instability. Yet, bright spots in rice, palm oil, and agritech startups show that the sleeping giant can still awaken—if bold decisions are made.