The Benue State Government has urgently appealed for support from civil society organizations and international donors to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the NKST camp in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area. This call comes in light of ongoing violence that has led to significant displacement within the region, particularly following several attacks […]
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has penalised 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) across the country for breaching operational standards in 2024. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Acting Director of Media and Public Relations, Emmanuel Ononokpono, the sanctions followed investigations into over 3,500 complaints filed by […]
The Federal Government has outlined its agricultural reforms aimed at ensuring food availability, affordability, and accessibility across Nigeria. Speaking in Maiduguri, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, detailed ongoing initiatives to address food insecurity and stimulate economic recovery .The ministry is employing a multi-faceted approach to overcome challenges such as insecurity, flooding, […]
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 […]
The International Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has called on traditional and religious leaders to take a proactive role in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across communities in Nigeria. This appeal was made during a one-day Engagement Forum on the development and validation of an SGBV Accountability Framework for Faith-Based Community Actors. The event, […]
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 […]
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 Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has partnered with the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to establish a comprehensive farmer database aimed at enhancing support for farmers and strengthening food security across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda on food security. The database, called the Farmer Register, will […]
Nigeria has pledged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and advance its energy transition as part of efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development. The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global summit focused on addressing environmental challenges. The government outlined its strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil […]
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 […]
