The Kogi State Government has expanded its farmland allocation to 30,000 hectares to enhance food production and promote year-round agricultural activities. This initiative was announced by Timothy Ojomah, the Commissioner for Agriculture, during an interview in Lokoja, the state capital, over the weekend. The move aims to strengthen food security in the state while addressing […]
In a push to address Nigeria’s food security challenges, Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has called for the establishment of University Farms within agricultural faculties across the country. This initiative aims to provide students with practical training while transforming agricultural education into actionable, commercially viable solutions. The minister’s proposal was revealed during a visit […]
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 […]
Over 21 cooperative societies of farmers and artisans in Osun State have received a financial boost of over ₦120 million, courtesy of the Agboluaje Kajola Foundation. The foundation, supported by a group of philanthropists, also commissioned solar-powered streetlights worth ₦100 million at Igbona Market in Osogbo, Ilare Ijesa, and Ilesa towns. Additionally, newly built lockup […]
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 […]
Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to equipping Nigerian youth with vital digital skills during his visit to Teesas Education Learning Centre Lekki. This centre is one of the Applied Learning Clusters (ALC) of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a flagship initiative of the Federal […]
The Lagos State Government has made a significant move in addressing climate change by partnering with Access Bank and Carbonivity at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This strategic collaboration aims to drive climate investment and promote sustainable development in Africa’s largest city. With Lagos facing complex climate challenges amidst […]
Dynamo Group of Companies has flagged off a bold initiative, ‘Operation Agriculture by Force,’ aimed at tackling poverty and food insecurity amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. The launch event, held at the company’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, drew government officials, business leaders, and educators who commended the effort. The company’s Managing Director, Aneto Onyema, highlighted […]
GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out), a leading climate-tech startup, marked a milestone in sustainable waste management with the launch of its third zero-carbon recycling hub in Lagos at Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway. Coinciding with International Day of Climate Action on October 24, the event brought together climate activists, development aid organizations, and local leaders […]
