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By Olufunmilayo B. Arewa, Temple University. Book Description In the digital era, many African countries sit at the crossroads of a potential future that will be shaped by digital-era technologies …
By Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli. Book Description Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the agriculture and food sector in Africa, which is projected to exceed a trillion dollars by 2030. This book …
From the World Intellectual Property Organisation (22 April 2021). Small and Medium Enterprises – SMEs – are often run by someone you know – someone who lives down the …
The European Union (EU) – China bilateral agreement to protect geographical indications (GIs) in China and Europe entered into force on 1 March 2020. The agreement protects about 200 European …
On Wednesday, 20 January 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Nigeria’s ratification of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty). The Minister of …
January Carving a pathway to a green future is a modern-day imperative. We all share in this challenge and each have a role to play in building a green …
Nigeria’s National Council on Nutrition chaired by Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo approved the National Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition 2021-2025 (NMPFAN) on Tuesday, 15 December 2020. …
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2020-2029 (Outlook) provides market projections for national, regional and global demand and supply of major agricultural commodities, biofuel and fish. The Outlook, jointly prepared by the …
The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (Geneva Act), adopted on 20 May 2015, officially entered into force today. The Geneva Act introduces international …
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has opened an external office in Nigeria. The WIPO Nigeria Office opened in January 2020 is WIPO’s second external office in Africa. The …
