ACROSS south-eastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is ...

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The oil palm tree, Elaeis guineensis, is native to West and central Africa, and commercial plantations are now expanding in the region. If a full-scale boom developed, it could encroach on crucial ...

A 40-year-old farmer, Abdullahi Rasaki, has died after a palm tree fell on him in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.The incident occurred around 3:30 pm on Sunday and was reported to the police ...

By Adejoke AdeleyeThe Ogun State Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident in Bogije Village, Ijebu Igbo, where a farmer lost his life after a palm tree fell on him.The unfortunate event occurred ...

The vibrantly colored oil is made from palm fruits and can cost three times as much as its kernel-oil counterpart. Despite the high cost, the handmade oil is a staple in West African households ...