One good thing has definitely emerged from the recent hardship that has been plaguing Nigeria for some weeks now. There is now a cure for the disease that has been eating up the tomatoes in Nigeria known as, Tuta Absoluta maimed ‘tomato ebola’. The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria, says it has been... Read More

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June 1, 2016

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Lai Mohammed blames ‘Boko Haram’ for tomato scarcity; ‘climate change’ for herdsmen attacks

Minister of information and culture, on Wednesday, said terrorist sect, Boko Haram is responsible for the scarcity of tomatoes in the country. The price of tomato has in the last two months, sky-rocketed and millions of Nigerians were compelled to find a substitute for the staple. Although the Minister of agriculture, Audu Ogbeh had attributed... Read More

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May 25, 2016

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Nigerians have the most hilarious reactions to tomato scarcity | Watch

BattaBox presenters, Odunayo and Kayode visited the popular Mushin perishable market in Lagos to talk to traders and customers about how the hike in tomato prices has affected their business. “A basket used to be N20,000 ($60)but it now costs N45,000 ($120),” complains one of the market women. But what has prompted the scarcity... Read More

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May 25, 2016

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Tomato Ebola: Private university says it will produce 800,000 tonnes

by Chi Ibe The authorities at the Benson Idahosa University, Edo State, today said they will produce 800,000 tonnes of tomatoes‎ in reaction to its shortage across the country due to the pest, Tuta absoluta also called ‘Tomato Ebola’. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie,‎ said this during a press contender in Benin.... Read More

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May 25, 2016

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Tomato pest: FG engages expert to find solution

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government has invited experts to find solution to the “tuta absoluta” -a pest that is currently eating up tomatoes in Nigerian farms The Minister disclosed this while speaking at a press conference in Abuja. He noted that the pest, which has caused a... Read More

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