Nigeria’s Egusi Seed Heads to Space in Historic ISS Mission Business Hallmark

Nigeria’s Egusi Seed Heads to Space in Historic ISS Mission Business Hallmark

Nigeria is set to make history as egusi melon seeds sourced from Oyo State prepare for a groundbreaking journey to the International Space Station (ISS). The seeds will be launched into orbit on July 31 as part of a multinational agricultural science mission – the first time a product native to West Africa, and any […] The post Nigeria’s Egusi Seed Heads to Space in Historic ISS Mission first appeared on Business Hallmark.

Egusi From Oyo State Set for Historic Journey to International Space Station - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim In a groundbreaking moment for Nigeria and West Africa, egusi melon seeds sourced from Oyo State are set to be launched into orbit as part of an international agricultural science mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, led by Nigerian space scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Temidayo Oniosun in collaboration with Jaguar Space and The Karman Project, marks the first time an agricultural product native to West A…