This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on supporting cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa.The first chapter reviews how research and development can support smallholder wheat farmers through improving access to resources and services. The chapter considers current obstacles faced by smallholder farmers, including biophysical limitations such as climatic issues, as well as socio-economic limitations such as land availability.Th...

Reviews key challenges and advances in maize breeding methods;Discusses the development of varieties with enhanced nutritional and other properties such as improved protein content and abiotic stress resistance;Summarises key steps being taken to support smallholders growing maize in developing countries

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The Longe siblings are really botching their parents' American Dream.Sola Longe, eldest daughter, estranged from the family, is secretly back home in Chicago for the first time in a decade. She's a newly single and recently disgraced influencer trying to quietly put her life back together again. The other three Longe siblings aren't doing much better.Anjola is in love with her best friend, who just got engaged to someone else; Karen, a college junior and the baby of the famil...

“Leave to Cleave Marriage As A Life long Commitment” is a treasure in an era when the common perspective on marriage has been shaped more by the world culture and human definitions than by the Scripture, as it is designed to be.With great biblical insight and engaging storytelling, the author, Oluleke Akinola lifts our hearts and minds to God’s vision for marriage, as he unveils what marriage really is, why God created marriage, the principles of love, and the unique roles of the m...

You don't need a perfect background, a six‑figure salary, or a financial degree to build wealth. You just need a beginning - and this book is yours.Wealth From Scratch is a powerful, practical, and deeply human guide for anyone who has ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to start on their financial journey. Written by Yemak (Olayemi Akinola) - a Registered Nurse with 13+ years of clinical experience across Nigeria and the Uni...

Through a meticulous exploration of oral traditions and community-based media practices, Unwana Samuel Akpan, Eddah Mutua, and the contributors of Indigenous African Communication and Media Systems in a Digitized Age explore the intricate interplay between traditional African communication methods and the modern digital terrain to unveil how these age-old systems are continuously evolving in response to globalization and digital advancements. From the rhythmic beats of the talking...

This edited volume reflects on some of the important discussions on the trends of governance, conflict and security in Africa. It explores some of the emerging concerns and offers a holistic understanding of the remote and immediate causes of the conflict and how the neo-colonial African states have been structured in a manner that makes violent conflict inevitable. The book thereby provides an overview of Africa’s security challenges and proffers some sustainable policy options for curtai...

The purpose of this book, through the breath of the Holy Spirit, is to give you insight and sorted-out truth (mysteries) that can help you break loose from the oppression of the taskmaster (the devil) harassing your destiny. There are areas Satan wants to unleash his wickedness in your life, especially in your destiny, finance, family, and ministry. Get ready for an unusual encounter with the Holy Spirit because I know that this is your moment of total deliverance. Behold! Ill show you a m...

Digital information and data processing, storage and transmission are already at the core of most modern enterprises and most individuals have significant digital footprints. Computer-based information networks operating in cyber-space (interconnected on the Internet) are at the core of modern businesses many of which operate across countries and continents. Government and human development enterprises (health, education, etc.) depend critically on Internet-based operations. The traditiona...

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