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Educational Insights2 min read2026-05-04

UNILORIN Develops New Maize Breed for Nigerian Farmers

University of Ilorin researchers have successfully developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1. This significant agricultural innovation promises to benefit farmers, particularly in the South-Western regions of Nigeria. The bre...

Azeez

Azeez

4 May 2026

UNILORIN Develops New Maize Breed for Nigerian Farmers
Key takeaways
  • University of Ilorin researchers have successfully developed a new breed of maize, named ILOMAZ-1.
  • This significant agricultural innovation promises to benefit farmers, particularly in the South-Western regions of Nigeria.
  • The breakthrough was announced by Professor Gbolagade Adesiji, a former Acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at UNILORIN.

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