Economy of GMO adoption in Nigeria: Risks, monopolies and farmer livelihoods by Remmy Nweke - WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet

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This WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet by REMMY NWEKE, examines Nigeria’s GMO economy, exploring its promises, policy gaps, and impact on smallholder farmers, while calling for innovation rooted in fairness, food sovereignty, and inclusive agricultural growth.

Framing the debate:
In the evolving narrative of agricultural innovation, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have become both a beacon of promise and a source of contention. 

LAC vs Africa: Tale of two paths in agrifood transformation by Remmy Nweke - WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet

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REMMY NWEKE, in this WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet, explores how Latin America, the Caribbean (LAC), and Africa are redefining agro-food transformation through innovation, resilience, and digital inclusion, as well as bridging continents toward a sustainable future.

As the global drive toward sustainable agrifood systems intensifies, two regions with rich agricultural histories; Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Africa, stand at distinct crossroads. 

Killing of cows in Igbo culture: Family Use vs. Title-Taking by Remmy Nweke

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In Igbo society, the killing of cows carries different meanings depending on the context. 

For family use, such as during weddings, funerals, or harvest celebrations, a cow is slaughtered to strengthen kinship and demonstrate hospitality.

The act is a reminder that kinship reveals itself in moments of need, as expressed in the proverb, “Nwanne dị na mba, ọbuna o zuo, o mara onye ga-ebu ya.” Literally, this means that even though there may be good friends in the diaspora or far from home, when the true moment of test arrives, such as when a corpse begins to decay, it will be revealed who must carry it. Friends and well-wishers may withdraw at that point, but true relatives cannot escape the responsibility.

Ulee-Okpa: The hidden danger called Buruli Ulcer by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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In Nigeria’s rice belts and riverine farms, an unseen threat lingers; Buruli ulcer, locally called Ule-Okpa or Elu-ulee. This painless sore creeps silently from swelling to disabling ulcer, draining farmers of health, time, and harvests. REMMY NWEKE, in this Weekend Salvo, reports that awareness, early care, and agro-health action can break its grip.

Invisible risk of farming barefoot:
In Nigeria’s farmlands and riverine belts, health and livelihood are inseparably linked. 

When water disappears: Climate change, Lake Chad, and fading promises of UN adaptation projects by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet by REMMY NWEKE explores Lake Chad’s retreat, exposing broken UN promises, shattered livelihoods, and insecurity. Despite billions pledged, hunger and displacement persist, demanding urgent grassroots-driven action to transform climate despair into resilience and hope.

On a scorching afternoon in Baga, a fishing town once famed for its bustling market, the shoreline is eerily quiet. Nets lie abandoned, boats rot in the sand, and where there was once a thriving expanse of water teeming with fish, dry earth now stretches, cracked and thirsty.

“The lake has gone too far from us,” says Hajara, a mother of five who once depended on daily catches to feed her family. Today, she sells firewood collected from the surrounding bush. “The UN people came; they talked about helping us adapt. But look around, what has changed?”

Climate Change and Nigeria: Farmers at frontline by Remmy Nweke - WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet

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In the parched fields of northern Nigeria, once-reliable rainfall patterns have become unpredictable. In coastal communities of the Niger Delta, rising sea levels gnaw away at farmlands and homes.

Across the country, the story is the same: climate change is no longer a distant theory but a lived reality shaping the lives of millions.

GMO Conundrum: Weighing the risks and benefits by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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In this WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet by REMMY NWEKE, he explores the health, environmental, and economic risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and argues for a balanced approach to their use.

Prelude:
As we navigate the complex world of food security, sustainability, and environmental protection, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are often at the center of the debate.

NaijaAgroNet Weekend: The plastic problem on our doorstep by Remmy Nweke

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Nigeria's overwhelming plastic waste, at 2.5 million tonnes annually, is not just an eyesore; it's a silent threat to the nation's food security. In this edition of WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet, REMMY NWEKE details how plastic pollution contaminates soil, endangers livestock, and devastates the fishing industry, while Nigeria moves towards a circular economy and sustainable policies.

Nigeria is a nation of resilience and resourcefulness, but a pervasive enemy has invaded our landscapes: plastic waste. It's more than a blight on our streets; it’s a daily reality that harms health, contaminates homes, and threatens the very foundation of our nation's food security.

Scent of a struggling city by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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A corps member's "smelling state" rant on TikTok has become a nationwide flashpoint. REMMY NWEKE writes that it's not just about Lagos's waste management woes, but a potent symbol of widespread economic hardship and governance issues. This digital outcry shows how youth-driven activism is forcing institutions to face the new realities of public opinion.

Viral rant that exposed a city's struggle:
IamRaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, did not set out to become a symbol of a city's frustrations, but with a few candid words in a viral TikTok video, she ignited a national conversation, which left a notion, she may be after all right.

WeekendSalvo: Song for the Lagoon by Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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The Lagos I grew up in sang with a different rhythm. Not the constant, honking chorus of traffic we have today, but the gentle lapping of the lagoon against the sand, a melody that whispered stories of fishermen and traders. 

Our backyard faced the water, and I knew every shade of its blue, from the deep sapphire of the clear morning to the shimmering gold at sunset. I was Ejaluku, and the lagoon was my silent companion, as the "fish of the gods."

Can Lagos Breathe? Navigating megacity's urgent environmental challenge asks Remmy Nweke - NaijaAgroNet

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Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub, is grappling with severe environmental challenges due to its rapid growth as one of the world's fastest-growing world megacity. The city faces multifaceted environmental sanitation issues, impacting the health and well-being of its residents.

The city's daily waste generation exceeds 13,000 metric tonnes, with a significant portion remaining uncollected. Air pollution levels are 5-7 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended levels, resulting in an estimated 11,200 premature deaths in 2018.

GMOs: Game-changer for Nigeria's food security? Asks Remmy Nweke

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REMMY NWEKE in a new edition of WeekendSalvo@NaijaAgroNet, explores the potential of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and asked if it’s a game-changer for Nigeria's food security.

Preamble: 

In the ongoing conversation about Nigeria's agricultural future, experts are increasingly highlighting genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as a valuable tool to address some of the most pressing global challenges. 

Improving agriculture with open data journalism - NaijaAgroNet

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A weeklong open data workshop for a section of Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Journalists Network, recently ended in Nairobi, Kenya, with a call for embrace and more training in media sphere. REMMY NWEKE who was there for NaijaAgroNet reports.