October 1st, 2025 marks 65 years since Nigeria gained independence from Britain. For over six decades, the country has struggled to find its economic footing. While...
When Nigeria gained independence in 1960, it had vast agricultural potential. Palm oil was one of its crown jewels: both a domestic staple and a major...
West Africa is witnessing a new wave of growth in the palm oil sector, with Ghana and Nigeria locked in a competition for regional dominance. As...
In recent months, palm oil farmers across Cameroon have taken to the streets to protest what they call unfair, low pricing of their crops. Smallholders and...
When most people think of palm oil, they picture cooking pots, frying pans, and Africa’s bustling markets. But in today’s global economy, palm oil is far...
In a surprising turn of events, Nigeria has seen its palm oil exports surge by 20% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This jump marks...
Cameroon’s palm oil story is one of ambition, politics, and paradox. Despite being one of Africa’s largest producers of the commodity — the so-called “red gold”...
Palm oil is one of Africa’s most valuable commodities — dubbed “red gold” for its rich color and economic power. It fuels household cooking, industrial food...
The story of palm oil in West Africa in 2025 is one of both opportunity and challenge. Across the region, governments, private firms, and smallholder farmers...
Palm oil is one of Africa’s most important agricultural commodities. While large plantations often dominate headlines, it is smallholder farmers who are quietly underpinning the continent’s...
