The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced the launch of ‘Operation Empty the Stores,’ a strategic initiative aimed at empowering farmers with modern agricultural tools and inputs to strengthen agriculture and enhance food security across Nigeria. Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, disclosed this during a one-day workshop in Abuja […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah As the impacts of climate change escalate across Nigeria, Imo State finds itself grappling with extreme weather events, including flooding, excessive rainfall, and soil erosion. These climate-related disasters have displaced thousands of residents and caused significant damage to communities. In 2024 alone, flooding in the state displaced 7,832 people and affected 60,761 […]
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has raised serious concerns about the rising violence, sexual abuse, and crimes affecting women, children, and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, she emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues and called for swift action. The minister highlighted the alarming increase in sexual assault, […]
Civil society organizations (CSOs) under the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development and the Grassroots Driven Climate Action by Rural Women Farmers in Nigeria have urged stakeholders to improve women’s access to resources and climate financing. This initiative aims to close the 30% gender gap in agriculture and enhance food security. At the CSOs/NGOs […]
Economists and industry leaders have stressed the importance of prioritizing domestic economic growth, infrastructure development, and developmentto drive Nigeria’s sustainable growth in 2025. This call was made at the Meristem 2025 Economic Outlook event in Lagos, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for achieving economic stability. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser […]
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria has sounded the alarm over escalating child malnutrition rates, identifying it as a major contributor to 45% of childhood deaths in the country. “The burden of malnutrition in Nigerian children is alarming as it directly reflects the state of the national economy,” said the association’s President, Ekanem Ekure, during the […]
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has urged Nigeria to ramp up food production to address soaring prices and reduce dependency on imports. Speaking at the inauguration of a soybean plant and refinery by CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, Adesina stressed the critical need to combat hunger amid […]
Farmers in Nigeria anticipate an increase in agricultural production this year, crediting improved security in key food-producing regions for the positive outlook. The development is expected to ease inflation and alleviate the nation’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis. “We have seen some respite in insecurity and kidnapping. Killings have reduced, especially from mid-2024,” said Sani Danladi, national […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is set to collaborate with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria on advancing environmental sustainability. This initiative follows a meeting in Abuja between NESREA’s Director General, Innocent Barikor, and Rwanda’s High Commissioner, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo. The discussions focused on sharing expertise and experiences, particularly in combating […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced two cutting-edge digital initiatives, the Document Flow (DocFlow) System and the MDAs Naira Payment Solution, aimed at streamlining financial operations in the public sector. The launch, held on January 15, 2025, at the CBN headquarters in Abuja, states the Bank’s commitment to its “Digital First” transformation agenda […]
