Tomato scientifically known as Solanum lycopersicum is the most consumed vegetable in Africa’s most populous country.
This versatile crop constitutes 20 percent of Nigeria's daily vegetable consumption, with annual market demand of approximately 2.3 million metric tonnes.
It can be eaten fre
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Feyishola Jaiyesimi
Feyishola Jaiyesimi is a journalist at BusinessDay Media with over two years reporting experience. She began her journalism career as an agricultural reporter and now covers the energy sector, including oil, gas, electricity, environment, and renewables. She has been selected for professional training by the US Consulate, Lagos. She is a 2025 Dataphyte Biodiversity Reporting Fellow. Feyishola holds a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Environmental Biology from Ekiti State University.
