Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Decries Federal Government’s Allowance Circular**: Doctors in Ekiti and Ondo have labeled a recent Federal Government circular regarding health worker allowances as “obnoxious” and in violation of prior agreements.Warning of Potential Nationwide Strike**: The NMA chapters have issued a 21-day ultimatum for the withdrawal of the controversial circular, threatening a nationwide […]
The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to preventive measures against diphtheria, following a surge in cases across the country. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, stated that although no confirmed cases have been reported in Ekiti this year, the advisory is part of proactive efforts […]
The Ekiti State Government has established food storage facilities across the state to address food scarcity, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure year-round food sufficiency. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, during an inspection of one such facility in Ado-Ekiti, highlighted the initiative as a proactive response to avert the food shortages experienced last year. He stated that these […]
The World Bank has approved the establishment of an agribusiness hub in Ekiti State, aiming to accelerate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. The announcement followed an inspection of the Ekiti State Livestock Development Centre in Ado-Ekiti by a World Bank Task Team led by Emmanuel Sene. According to Sene, the hub […]
Amid Nigeria’s ongoing challenges of extreme poverty, hunger, and economic hardship, the federal government continues to take steps towards agricultural development as a means of economic recovery. In 2024, data on Nigeria’s food production highlights the urgent need for strategies that promote sustainable agriculture to address these critical issues. One such initiative unfolded in Ekiti […]
