Nigeria’s Beekeeping Boom: The Billion-Dollar Industry Transforming Lives & Nature

Beekeeping in Nigeria is emerging as a powerful economic opportunity with the potential to become a multi-billion-dollar industry. Beyond honey production, experts highlight the value of hive products like propolis and bee venom, while exploring their roles in health, agriculture, and environmental conservation. From supporting sustainable livelihoods to acting as natural indicators of ecosystem health, bees are at the centre of a growing movement connecting farming, medicine, and ecology. While some apitherapy practices are gaining interest, researchers continue to explore and validate their potential benefits through scientific studies.