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Business › Re: Salary Is Not Enough” — The Business Case For Owning A Plantation In Nigeria by InvestSmart(op): 11:26am On Feb 20

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Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 11:25am On Feb 20

Commercial agriculture in 2026 must be about:

• Yield optimization
• Sustainability
• Processing infrastructure
• Export-grade standards

Not reckless expansion.

I always appreciate contributions like this because agriculture must be discussed holistically — economically, environmentally and socially.

Should you desire to understand how modern plantation models are structured today (including sustainability considerations and yield-per-hectare economics), anyone can reach out privately. I’m happy to share detailed breakdowns.

Gajagojo:
The fact that you can do something does not mean it is the optimal thing to do or that you should do it

There are environmental as well as economic dimensions to unrefined palm oil production . Refinery palm oil is just one of several. So called vegetable oils. Its health profile is different from that of unrefined palm oil though most dietary research on PALM OIL is referring to the latter

Should we be cutting down forests to grow palm trees can we think of vegetable oil from groundnut sunflower and other seeds that can grow in the north instead of cutting down forests?

Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 10:36am On Feb 20

Improving productivity per hectare through hybrid seedlings and better agronomy can increase output without cutting new forests.

On alternative oils — you’re absolutely right that groundnut, sunflower and soybean oils are viable. In fact, northern Nigeria has strong potential in that direction. A diversified vegetable oil strategy is smarter than monocropping.

The broader point I’m making in this thread is not “plant more trees at any cost.” It is about structured, efficient, environmentally responsible value-chain development instead of importing what we can competitively produce.

Gajagojo:
The fact that you can do something does not mean it is the optimal thing to do or that you should do it

There are environmental as well as economic dimensions to unrefined palm oil production . Refinery palm oil is just one of several. So called vegetable oils. Its health profile is different from that of unrefined palm oil though most dietary research on PALM OIL is referring to the latter

Should we be cutting down forests to grow palm trees can we think of vegetable oil from groundnut sunflower and other seeds that can grow in the north instead of cutting down forests?

Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 10:32am On Feb 20

This is a very important perspective, and I agree that just because something can be produced does not automatically mean it is optimal without considering environmental and economic trade-offs.

Two key distinctions are worth noting.

First, on health profile:
Unrefined red palm oil and refined palm oil (RBD palm oil / palm olein) indeed differ nutritionally. Much of the public debate confuses the two. Dietary studies often isolate saturated fat content without distinguishing processing methods or consumption patterns. That nuance is important.

Second, on environmental concerns:
The real issue is not palm oil itself — it is how expansion happens.

Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia faced heavy criticism over deforestation in earlier decades. In response, sustainability frameworks such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) were introduced to reduce forest conversion and encourage yield improvement instead of land expansion.

In Nigeria’s case, the situation is different. We already have:

• Underperforming existing plantations
• Large areas of degraded agricultural land
• Smallholder farms with low yield per hectare

Gajagojo:
The fact that you can do something does not mean it is the optimal thing to do or that you should do it

There are environmental as well as economic dimensions to unrefined palm oil production . Refinery palm oil is just one of several. So called vegetable oils. Its health profile is different from that of unrefined palm oil though most dietary research on PALM OIL is referring to the latter

Should we be cutting down forests to grow palm trees can we think of vegetable oil from groundnut sunflower and other seeds that can grow in the north instead of cutting down forests?

Politics › Re: 23 Banks That Have Met CBN’s New Capital Requirements by InvestSmart(f): 9:59am On Feb 20

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Politics › Re: ICPC Raids Nasir El-rufai’s Residence by InvestSmart(f): 9:31am On Feb 20

Hope he doesn't have skeleton in his cupboard.

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They have slammed EL Rufai under the bus. After using him they dumped him

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Properties › Re: Add To Your Property Portfolio An Agro-Business of Cash Crops For Good Cashflow by InvestSmart(op): 10:10am On Feb 19

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Business › Re: Business Opportunities In Agriculture - Owning Plantations Of Cash Crops (Cocoa) by InvestSmart(op): 10:08am On Feb 19

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Investment › Re: Have U Considered A Viable Investment In Agro-Allied Business? Agri-Wealth Farms by InvestSmart(op): 10:08am On Feb 19

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Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 9:11am On Feb 19

Many people don’t realize that the real profit in palm oil globally is often in processing and structured plantation ownership rather than small-scale trading. The numbers are quite revealing.

Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 9:05am On Feb 19

Countries like Malaysia and Indonesia dominate global refined palm oil exports because of large-scale processing capacity.

Interestingly, Nigeria produces crude palm oil but still imports refined derivatives due to gaps in processing infrastructure — which is part of the broader structural issue discussed in this thread.

This is why structured commercial plantation development combined with proper value-chain investment is critical if Nigeria is to regain strength in the sector.

I always enjoy discussions like this. Anyone interested in deeper industry insights or the economics behind modern plantation investment is welcome to reach out privately.

Gajagojo:
That thing we import called
Palm oill is not the same thing we call palm oil
It is vegetable oil made from palm oil
I could be wrong but that is my belief

Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 9:04am On Feb 19

Thank you for raising this — it’s actually an important clarification.

Palm oil itself is a vegetable oil. It is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). What many people call “imported vegetable oil” in Nigeria is often refined, bleached and deodorized palm oil (RBD palm oil) or palm olein, which is a processed fraction of crude palm oil.

Locally in Nigeria, what we commonly consume is crude red palm oil, which is less refined and retains its natural color and carotene content.

So technically:
• Palm oil is vegetable oil
• But not all vegetable oil is palm oil
• Imported “vegetable oil” can be soybean oil, sunflower oil, or refined palm oil depending on source.

Gajagojo:
That thing we import called
Palm oill is not the same thing we call palm oil
It is vegetable oil made from palm oil
I could be wrong but that is my belief

Family › Re: Every Family Deserves & Needs An Agric Farm Business For Household Cashflow by InvestSmart(op): 1:30am On Feb 19

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Politics › Re: Nigeria’s PalmOil Story: From Global Leader To Importer- How [&What Must Change] by InvestSmart(op): 1:29am On Feb 19

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Business › Re: Salary Is Not Enough” — The Business Case For Owning A Plantation In Nigeria by InvestSmart(op): 1:27am On Feb 19

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Agriculture › Re: The Prominent Agricultural Cashflow Project You Should Partake(AGRI-WEALTH FARM) by InvestSmart(op): 1:17am On Feb 19

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Investment › Re: Salary Isn't Enough: The Business Case For Investing In Owning Plantation In Nig by InvestSmart(op): 1:15am On Feb 19

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Family › Re: Salary Isn't Enough: The Business Case For Families To Own Cocoa/oil Plantation by InvestSmart(op): 1:13am On Feb 19

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Properties › Re: Add To Your Property Portfolio An Agro-Business of Cash Crops For Good Cashflow by InvestSmart(op): 1:12am On Feb 19

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Business › Re: Business Opportunities In Agriculture - Owning Plantations Of Cash Crops (Cocoa) by InvestSmart(op): 1:10am On Feb 19

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