Lagos State is seeking private sector support to increase the value of coconut value chain from the present N76 billion to N350 billion yearly. One of the objectives of the state’s coconut value chain ...

The nationalgovernment has identified coconut value addition as a key driver for economicgrowth in the Coast, aiming to expand farmer earnings, open export marketsand create industrial jobs for young ...

Stiff competition from established processors, exploitation by Tanzanian brokers, poor quality products, lack of business skills, markets, value addition technologies are among major obstacles, ...

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have been working with Lagos and other states to create coconut planting awareness and ensure ...