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Post Date : June 10, 2025

 Federal Government Implements Agricultural Reforms to Enhance Food Security in Nigeria

The Federal Government has outlined its agricultural reforms aimed at ensuring food availability, affordability, and accessibility across Nigeria. Speaking in Maiduguri, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, detailed ongoing initiatives to address food insecurity and stimulate economic recovery .The ministry is employing a multi-faceted approach to overcome challenges such as insecurity, flooding, […]

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Post Date : June 10, 2025

FG partners FAO To Scale Up Fish Production, Close Nigeria’s Supply Gap

The Federal Government says it is crafting innovative financing models and deepening partnerships with development agencies, notably the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and key financial institutions, to bolster domestic fish production and meet Nigeria’s three million metric-tonne annual demand. At the launch of the “Scaling Fish Farming through Finance” initiative under the FISH4ACP project […]

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Post Date : June 10, 2025

Edo State Deploys Anti-Diphtheria Vaccines Amid Resurgence at UBTH

The Edo State Government has responded swiftly to a recent diphtheria outbreak at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), where two deaths were reported last week. On Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, delivered seventy doses of anti-diphtheria vaccine to UBTH, supplementing supplies recently received from neighboring Delta State. Expressing concern […]

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Post Date : June 10, 2025

 Solar Power Can Revolutionise Nigerian Farming, Says SMEFUNDS 

Nigeria’s agricultural sector could be on the cusp of a major transformation, thanks to solar energy, according to Dr. Femi Oye, Chief Executive of SMEFUNDS, a social enterprise focused on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises. Speaking on the growing potential of renewable energy in farming, Dr. Oye urged for the widespread adoption of solar-powered technologies […]

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Post Date : June 9, 2025

New Vaccine Offers Full Protection Against Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Strain

A promising breakthrough in the fight against Lassa fever has emerged, as a vaccine developed by a Nigerian virologist has shown 100% protection in preclinical trials. Dr. Simeon Agwale, Chief Executive Officer of Innovative Biotech, disclosed in Abuja that the vaccine—licensed from the University of Melbourne—successfully protected mice and non-human primates against the Nigerian strain […]

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Post Date : June 9, 2025

FG to Launch New Major Railway, Says NRC

 The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to unveil a railway expansion plan that will connect more cities across the country than ever before, the corporation’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, announced on Saturday. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Opeifa said state governments are increasingly involved in rail development, supported by federal grants. “States are […]

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Post Date : June 9, 2025

EFCC Recovers Assets Fund, Credit Scheme for Civil Servants

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that a portion of the commission’s recovered funds was allocated to national development programmes, including the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NEL FUND) and the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). Speaking in a recent interview, Olukoyede said the EFCC recovered several hundred billions […]

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Post Date : June 9, 2025

 NiMet Issues Weather Alert as Storms Loom Across States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert forecasting thunderstorms and widespread rainfall across several parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms for parts of Taraba and Adamawa, with rainfall extending later in the day to areas including Katsina, […]

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Post Date : June 6, 2025

Imo State University Marks World Environment Day, Highlights Climate Crisis and Plastic Pollution

By Harriet Ijeomah June 6, 2025 Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, joined the global community on Wednesday, June 5, to commemorate the 2025 World Environment Day with a public forum themed “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally.” The university community, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. U.U. Chukwumaeze (SAN), came together with scholars, students, environmental advocates, and professionals […]

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Post Date : June 6, 2025

FCCPC Launches Digital Traceability Portal to Combat Counterfeit Products

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a joint inter-agency committee to develop a digital traceability portal aimed at combating counterfeit products and enhancing supply chain transparency in Nigeria. The initiative will assign unique QR codes to products, allowing consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and regulators to verify authenticity and track product origin. Speaking […]

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