Federal Ministry Recognizes Ademola Adesokan as NCAN President

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has officially recognized Mr. Ademola Adesokan as the substantive President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), reaffirming his leadership of the association.

Cashew Crisis Looms: Farmers Reject Export Ban, Demand Cheap Loans as Industry Faces Internal Turmoil

 

Nigeria’s cashew industry has raised fresh concerns over proposed restrictions on the export of raw cashew nuts, warning that such a move could disrupt livelihoods, weaken production, and diminish the country’s competitiveness in the global market.

Ajanaku Lacks Legal Authority to Expel Members, Says NCAN President Adesokan

The National President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Ademola Adesokan, has stated that former president, Ojo Ajanaku, has no legal authority to expel members or suspend the association’s Board of Trustees (BoT), describing such actions as invalid and contrary to an existing court judgment.

Adesokan Urges Urgent Overhaul of Nigeria’s Cashew Industry

Ademola Adesokan has issued a strong call for a strategic transformation of Nigeria’s cashew industry, warning that the country’s long-standing reliance on exporting raw cashew nuts is stifling economic growth and limiting job creation.

Cashew: former governor, farmers call for infrastructure investment

 

Major stakeholders in the cashew productivity have called for immediate infrastructure development through the producing states to enhance more economic earnings both locally and internationally.

How cashew exports can annually attract $3b, says Association

The Cashew Association of Nigeria has set plans to boost production to $3 billion through raw exports annually, as an effort to prioritize value addition for a premium products is inclusively considered.

Venue Changed for 4th Nigerian Cashew Day Conference

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has announced a change of venue for the 4th Edition of the Nigerian Cashew Day Conference scheduled to hold from January 22 to 24, 2026.

NCAN Raises Alarm Over Export Malpractice, Pushes for Value Addition in Cashew Sector

 

The President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr Ojo Joseph Ajanaku, has raised concerns over alleged export malpractice by some foreign operators in Nigeria’s cashew industry, accusing them of bypassing required export documentation processes to avoid repatriating export proceeds.

Cashew president asks public to disregard interim leadership

 

The president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria ( NCAN), Hon. Joseph Ajanaku has asked the public to disregard an online report on the appointment of an interim executive leadership for his association.

Cashew processors cry for FG protection against shutdown

The Cashew Processors and Packagers Association of Nigeria (CAPPAN) has supported a recent call made by the umbrella body of the produce asking the Federal Government ( FG) to take pragmatic steps that will protect local market running to $1.507,000 on a daily basis.

FG promises collaboration to boosting cashew productivity

 

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar ( C), on his right hand side,the President, Cashew Association of Nigeria, Hon. Ojo Ajanaku  and by his left, President of African Cashew Alliance, Otunoba Babatola Faseru, during the courtesy visit in Abuja.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has reiterated the Ministry's commitment to collaborate with stakeholders in the cashew value chain towards high productivity. 

Cashew president frowns at foreigners’ distortion of industry orderliness

 *law to restrict on the way

·        *Traditional rulers advocate farmers’ training

The national president, National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Hon. Ojo Ajanaku has condemned the exploitation of farmers by foreigners who by-passed local buyers to deal directly with producers in the inner lands, saying such action is an affront on the sub sector as no Nigerian can be allowed to do such in any country.

Cashew: FG encourages stakeholders on increase productivity

The Federal Government (FG) through the Permanent Secretary (PS), Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment (FMITI) Dr. Nasiru Sani Gwarzo has advised the new leadership of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) to ensure inclusive cooperation model that would  ensure development of the sub-sector for more economic earnings and job creations  for the entire nation. Meanwhile the proper handover of leadership was also conducted as Mr. Tola Faseru (Ex president) formally handed over to the new leadership of Hon. Ojo Ajanaku.

FG, USDA parley to galvanise $10 million opportunities in cashew productivity

 The Minister Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), West Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop cashew productivity towards creation of ten million dollar opportunities and national food security as well.