Nigeria cashew nuts are used for cooking, making sweets, chocolates etc. Phosphorus, protein, dietary fibre and magnesium are some of the nutrients and minerals available in these nuts.
Nigeria is the third-largest exporter of ginger in the world, having a comparative advantage over China and India. Ginger is a commodity that is highly valued in international markets...
As a dried rhizome of an herbaceous plant, turmeric is closely related to ginger. The underground rhizome imparts a distinctive flavour to food, but it is also used to provide food with a deep...
Nigeria is the largest producer of soybean in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), followed by South Africa. Low yields and a shortage of fertilizer constrain the ability of some countries to increase...
Luban gum is the dried, gummy exudation obtained from various species of Burseraceae trees. Also called Frankincense, is an aromatic resin used in incense and perfumes.
The abundance of agricultural products in Nigeria continues to make the nation, one of the wealthiest in the world. Over 100 different agricultural products are grown in the country.