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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – April 29, 2025Months after launching a historic journey toward climate legislation, Imo State witnessed yet another major milestone today as the civil society organization Space for Change officially unveiled a policy brief titled “Advancing Inclusive Climate Governance in Imo State, Nigeria: Transforming Challenges Into Opportunities”. The presentation event, […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah In a bold call for systemic change, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, founder of the Jude and Juliana Foundation, emphasized the urgent need to tackle unemployment from its roots by addressing the psychological and socio-economic triggers driving youth restiveness in Nigeria. Dr. Amadi made this passionate appeal during his keynote address at the […]
In a major drive to fight youth unemployment and societal decay in Nigeria, the Prof. Uzoma Foundation for Justice and Equity (PUFJE) empowered 1,000 young people across Imo State during its 4th Annual Public Lecture and Founder’s Birthday Celebration. The event, themed “Youth Development and Nation Building,” was held on April 26, 2025, and attracted […]
