The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its dedication to tackling malnutrition through strategic initiatives and increased funding. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the State Steering Committee on Food and Nutrition and Commissioner of the Planning and Budget Commission, made the announcement during a nutrition stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna. Ahmed revealed that the state has created a […]
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders in food safety have reaffirmed their commitment to adopting scientific methods for pesticide regulation to ensure Nigerians consume safe and healthy food. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Prof. Simon Irtwange, an expert in Agricultural Processing and Storage at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, emphasized that their […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, as the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) inaugurated a high-level committee in Osogbo, Osun State. Speaking at the event, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, expressed concern over the alarming statistics: 26,000 children aged 0-14 contracted HIV in 2023, […]
The World Bank has disbursed ₦492 million to 41 women’s groups in Niger State to boost rice processing activities, marking a significant step toward women’s economic empowerment. Each group received ₦12 million under the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP), with the program’s state coordinator, Sarki Bello, overseeing the allocations. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API) have released a white paper outlining the framework for Nigeria’s proposed Online Harms Protection Bill. The initiative aims to address the growing challenges of online harms and ensure a safe, inclusive digital environment for Nigerians. The white paper, informed by […]
In recognition of their outstanding performance, 20 Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) in Niger State have received grains processing machines, a gesture facilitated by the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) under the Niger State/AGRA consortium project. The initiative, titled Improving Farmer Resilience and Upscaling Productivity, Income, and Livelihood in Rice, Maize, Soybeans, Cowpea, […]
Over 70,000 people across eight Local Government Areas in Kaduna State are set to receive free medical care through an outreach spearheaded by Amos Gwamna Magaji, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services. Beneficiaries hail from Kagarko, Jema’a, Kachia, Jaba, Zango Kataf, Kauru, Sanga, and Kaura Local Government Areas. During an inspection […]
Oyo State Programme Officer for the RSSH C19-RM project, Oluseun Adebiyi, has raised concerns about the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) at the grassroots, attributing the trend to misconceptions among young men about the issue. Speaking during the December edition of the RSSH C19-RM project meeting in Ibadan, Adebiyi highlighted alarming attitudes toward violence […]
The Nigerian government’s proposed 2025 budget allocates ₦826.5 billion to agriculture, marking a pivotal step toward revitalizing the sector, ensuring food security, and creating mass employment, experts say. This allocation reflects a significant increase from ₦362.94 billion in 2024 and ₦228.4 billion in 2023, with capital investments up by 130% year-on-year. Presenting the “Budget of […]
Google has introduced advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to safeguard Gmail’s 2.5 billion users from a surge in holiday-season scams, the company revealed in a blog post on Wednesday. As phishing, spam, and malware attacks intensify during the shopping season beginning in mid-November, the tech giant emphasized its commitment to keeping inboxes secure. “With more […]
