ADC Hosts Urban Agriculture Session at Bells University
Aglobe Development Center (ADC) held a dynamic session at Bells University of Technology, Otta, On November 27th, 2024, themed “Rethinking Urban Agri-food Technologies for Food and Nutrition Safety in Nigeria.”
Dr. Benjamin Emmanuel from the University of Bundeswehr delivered the keynote, highlighting innovative strategies to tackle food security, malnutrition, and urbanization challenges through sustainable urban farming technologies.
The event fostered collaboration among researchers, students, and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for modern agricultural practices to build resilient food systems in Nigeria’s urban areas.
ADC Launches Innovative Biogas Project
Aglobe Development Center has embarked on an exciting new project aimed at producing biogas by utilizing fish sludge and cow dung as key resources.
ADC will hold an Urban Agri-Food Technologies Lecture at Bells University of Technology, Ota.
Dr. Emmanuel O. Benjamin (German Military University, Munich) and Mr. Abiola Adegoke ( Aglobe DC ) will lead a lecture on “Re-thinking Urban Agri-Food Technologies for Food Security in Nigeria” on November 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at BUPF International Conference Center, Bells University, Ota.
ADC Webinar on Simplified Hydroponics – Insights from INCiTiS-FOOD
Ms. Victoria Aghaji of Aglobe DC will present at an international webinar on November 18, 2024. Her talk, “Pathway to Urban Food Security Through Simplified Hydroponics,” will highlight findings from the INCiTiS-FOOD project.
ADC Hosts INCiTiS-Food Roadshow and Capacity Building for FS4A Project
Aglobe Development Center hosted an INCiTiS-Food Roadshow on November 13th 2024. This included a detailed session on Open Call and pitches from agri-food innovators. Attendees also participated in agri-food innovation and technology capacity building as part of Food Safety for Africa (FS4A) project.
ADC and UniBw M Showcase INCiTiS-FOOD and FS4A Innovations at LCCI 2024
The Aglobe Development Center and UniBw M (Germany) shared a booth at the Lagos International Trade Fair from 1.11.2024 – 10.11.2024 showcasing the INCiTiS-FOOD and FS4A Projects Technologies and Products.
ADC Cross Continental Collaboration as part of FrontAg Nexus Project
AGLOBE Development Center (Nigeria) setting-up the Aquaponics training system at the Jordanian National Agricultural Research Center October 2024 as part of the FrontAg Nexus Project.
ADC Staff Panelist at Synergy Day 2024
AGLOBE Development Center was honored to have one of its staff members serve as a panelist at Synergy Day 2024, organized by SmartAgriHubs. The workshop focused on the onboarding and specialization of African Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) and featured experts from institutions like Wageningen University & Research and GIZ GmbH. Discussions centered on fostering digital innovations in Africa, providing strategies for integrating local innovation actors into the digital ecosystem and driving sustainable growth across the continent.
ADC Co-Designs Simplified PET Hydroponics System with UniBw M and KU in Nairobi
AGLOBE Development Center participated in the design and construction of a simplified PET hydroponics system along side UniBw M and KU in Nairobi in August 2024
ADC Installs Chop and Flip Aquaponics at Dorche Farm, Eldoret
Aglobe Development Center installed its Chop and Flip aquaponics unit at the Dorche Farm in Eldoret, Kenya, in July 2024
ADC Contribution to UN Database
As an actor within the Food Systems ecosystem, AGLOBE Development Center contributed to the United Nations Database of Practices for Food System Transformation by providing insights into innovations used in transforming food systems in Nigeria. More Information can be accessed through this link.
ADC Capacity Building
AGLOBE Development Center hosts biweekly capacity-building sessions, guiding participants through an urban farming system that incorporates RAS, Aquaponics and Hydroponics techniques, utilizing waste and affordable materials.
ADC Cross Continental Collaboration as part of FrontAg Nexus Project
AGLOBE Development Center (Nigeria) together with aquaponik manufaktur GmbH(Germany) setting-up the Aquaponics training system for Eurosolar Türkiye in Tasarasi, Turkey, May 2024 as part of the FrontAg Nexus Project
ADC Joins FS4Africa Project to Enhance Food Safety in Africa’s Informal Sector
The FS4Africa project aims to improve food safety in the informal sector in Africa through a user-driven innovation process involving multiple stakeholders. It focuses on gaining a profound understanding of the informal sector and translating insights into actionable strategies for improvement. Furthermore, FS4Africa seeks to reduce the environmental impact of food production, contributing to a healthier ecosystem and improving ecosystem services.
The project involves open innovation environments in real-life settings, multi-stakeholder participation, and user engagement. FS4Africa will identify food safety approaches, develop policy recommendations, and create a food safety knowledge platform.
AGLOBE Development Center (ADC) will play a crucial role within the FS4Africa project, contributing to the development of Use Case (3), knowledge development, and access to critical infrastructure.
The FS4Africa project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and all the information is available on project’s website.
| Project Coordination | The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Website: https://www.iita.org/
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| Project Communication | Foodscale Hub (FSH)
Website: https://foodscalehub.com/ |
ADC Elevates Community Bond with Generous Catfish Contribution from Living Lab
On January 1, 2024, AGLOBE Development Center made a significant contribution by providing catfish to the esteemed elders of the host community. These catfish were nurtured under optimal conditions within the Living Lab, showcasing the Lab’s ability to efficiently raise high-quality fish in a remarkably short timeframe.
Sustainable food systems for Africa
The INCiTiS-FOOD is a European Union funded project for creating best- fit agri-food technologies in African cities and towns
Bringing together 24 partners across 14 countries in Europe and Africa, the INCiTiS-FOOD aims to improve food and nutrition security in African city regions, develop sustainable food systems and reduce the environmental footprint. To achieve these goals, the project will introduce best- fit agri-food technologies, practices, and novel business models focused on soilless crop farming, recirculating aquaculture systems, and insect farming. 8 Living Labs will be set in 6 African countries, and they will be turned into incubators of innovation and their mission will be to improve food and nutrition security in African city regions.
“Since current African food systems are experiencing severe challenges in delivering desired outcomes and a quarter of those who inhabit African cities remain food insecure and malnourished, we need to redefine and modernize the production. The role of Aglobe Development Center will be to host one of the Living Laboratories (LL) in Lagos, Nigeria.
– Dr. Emmanuel O. Benjamin, Technical Advisor and consultant, AGLOBE Development Center-
The project will also empower communities through the Open Calls funding, led by the Foodscale Hub, organization experienced in running large-scale international acceleration programs. One million euros will be given to 8 external Local Innovation Hubs (both from countries that participate in the INCiTiS-FOOD project and beyond) and 24 Independent Innovators from 6 countries from 3 African regions (East: Kenya; West: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone; Central: Cameroon, Gabon) as financial support from the InCiTiS-FOOD project. Beneficiaries of the Cascade Fund will be surveyed to generate empirical evidence on the co-benefits of the INCiTiS-FOOD project technologies and business models, which will guide urban food policy roadmaps.
The project will have a larger societal impact by gathering Universities, NGOs, SMEs, banking intermediaries and many more in a joint mission to create viable practices, inclusive jobs, sustainable income and healthy environment for humans and animals.
The INCiTiS-FOOD project is co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and all the information is available on project’s website, as well as Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.
| Project Coordination | Prof. Dr Gertrud Buchenrieder
UNIVERSITAET DER BUNDESWEHR MÜNCHEN Werner-Heisenberg-Weg 39 85577 Neubiberg |
| Project Communication | Prof. Dr. Mladen Radišić
Foodscale Hub Narodnog fronta 73, Novi Sad 21000, Serbia Email: mladen@foodscalehub.com |
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Disclaimer Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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ADC Signs MOUs with Bundeswehr University Munich and Aquaponik Manufaktur GmbH
AGLOBE DEVELOPEMENT CENTER Signed a Memorandum of Unterstanding (MOU) with the Bundeswehr University Munich and Aquaponik Manufaktur GmbH, Germany, in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Dr. Emmanuel O. Benjamin was a visiting expert to AGLOBE DEVELOPEMENT CENTER from March 2022 to May 2022 in collaboration and partnership with RFISHERIES Nigeria Limited with financial support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany.
Collaboration with dtec.bw ROLORAN and handing over of (modified) sensor to Aglobe Development Center to use as a case study in the INCiTiS-FOOD project. Modification of the device is related to extension of the software to accommodate other devices and compatibility with Tuya as well as other software.
ADC Urban Farming Innovation Featured in 2021 News Article
In 2021, AGLOBE Development Center was highlighted in Business Day newspaper as a distinguished member of the 2021 cohort. The article showcased Aglobe’s innovative contributions to agricultural technology, emphasizing its role in advancing sustainable urban farming practices through the development and promotion of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and aquaponics. This recognition underscored Aglobe’s commitment to driving forward-thinking solutions in the agricultural sector. The full article can be accessed through this link