World Cassava Day 2026: Can Nigeria Turn a Production Crown into Industrial Power?
By Dr. Tony Bello Nigeria grows more cassava than any country on earth. It has held that distinction for decades. And yet, food and beverage manufacturers across the country continue to import the industrial starch, modified flour, glucose syrup and specialised derivatives they need to operate. The raw material is here. The processing capacity is not. That gap is the […]
Nigeria’s Cassava Boom Needs an Industrial Leap
By Oska Seyi Aiyeleso Nigeria does not have a cassava production problem. For decades, we have been the world’s largest producer of cassava. Every year, millions of tonnes are harvested across the country. Yet despite this abundance, Nigeria continues to import many of the starches, sweeteners, flours and industrial derivatives that our manufacturers require. That contradiction should concern all of us. […]