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  • Is small-scale palm oil processing feasible in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil is a major food and non-food ingredient consumed by virtually everyone in Nigeria through the use of palm oil related products. This study investigates the feasibility of small-scale palm oil processing in Nigeria, using Elele, Rivers State as case study. Information was elicited through interviews and physical observations.
  • How to speed up the net return of palm oil processing in Nigeria?
  • In order to speed up the net return of palm oil processing in Nigeria, the government should sensitize her populace on the profitability of the business while providing loans to individual that are interested in the enterprise.
  • Why is palm oil declining in Nigeria?
  • The fortunes of Nigeria's palm oil production plunged as a result of the discovery of crude oil and this has caused a major decline in the processing of palm oil in Nigeria, with attendant negative implications on the nation's micro and macro economics.
  • How much palm oil does Nigeria produce a month?
  • The Nigerian processors produced palm oil of 10,015.6 l/month while the Beninese produced 2,887.6l. Hydraulic extraction technique was exceptionally used in Nigeria. The mean efficiency levels of 97 % and 89 % were observed for the Nigerian and Beninese' processors respectively.
  • Is small-scale oil palm processing profitable?
  • About 34% and 32% of the processors have WASC and Primary School Leaving Certificates respectively as the educational qualification. About 50% of the processors have 16-20 years experience in oil palm processing. The study concludes that small-scale oil palm processing is profitable and can also be a source of employment.
  • How much does a small-scale palm oil processing mill cost?
  • The findings show that the average cost of procuring equipment and its installations for a small-scale palm oil processing mill were estimated at N623,650.00. The gross margin return from this study was N44,000.00 while net return was N14,000.00.