The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the ban on cigarette sales to minors as part of its efforts to combat smoking and promote a healthier environment. Babatunde Ajayi, the agency’s General Manager, shared this during the launch of LASEPA’s 2025 initiatives, aimed at enhancing public engagement, environmental monitoring, […]
The Lagos State government has trained over 300 women, youths, and extension officers on the production and processing of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. The training, organized by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) in collaboration with the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), was held at the LSADA training hall in Oko-Oba, Agege. Abisola […]
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major overhaul of its content moderation strategy, replacing its third-party fact-checking program with a collaborative initiative called Community Notes. This new system, inspired by a similar feature on X (formerly Twitter), aims to provide users with contextual information on potentially misleading posts. “Starting in […]
The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in reducing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of NATPAN’s Kaduna State chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday in Lagos, emphasizing the critical need for government support to address challenges faced by smallholder […]
Presco Plc, Nigeria’s leading palm oil producer, is set to raise ₦100 billion in the first tranche of its ₦150 billion bond issuance programme. This marks the largest corporate bond issuance in Nigeria’s palm oil sector, with a seven-year tenure and a competitive yield range of 23.25% to 23.75%. The company, rated Aa by Agusto […]
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has inaugurated the AI Academy in Abuja, an initiative designed to empower Nigerians with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Launched in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation, the program offers free online courses to students, youths, and civil servants nationwide. During the launch, Nnaji […]
Amid a surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China and rising infections across the UK, France, and Germany, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged hospitals nationwide to strengthen their Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures. The directive includes setting up dedicated isolation rooms to promptly manage suspected cases and […]
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has issued an urgent call for support from all tiers of government and the public to assist 40 of its members battling various stages of skin cancer. This appeal comes after the association reported the loss of 16 members to the disease in 2024. In a heartfelt New Year […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cocoa production sector are calling on the Federal Government to enhance support for the industry by transforming the National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) into a full-fledged board. They also seek funding for the National Task Force on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and subsidized agricultural inputs for farmers to boost cocoa productivity […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians and healthcare providers about counterfeit Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml cancer treatment. The drug, marked with batch number C5290S20, was flagged after a complaint from a doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). The counterfeit product was identified due to […]
