Oyo State Halts Botswana Maize Export, Shifts Focus to Cassava

Nigeria's Oyo State has scrapped ambitious plans to export maize to Botswana, signaling a strategic pivot in its agricultural focus. Governor Seyi Makinde's administration will now prioritize cassava production, following comprehensive feasibility studies highlighting greater economic viability. This decision aims to bolster local agricultural output and secure new markets within Africa.