Oral health, often overlooked, is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. To raise awareness and expand access to oral healthcare in Nigeria, experts in the dentistry field are urging a collaborative approach between the public and private sectors. Speaking during a Press Conference in Lagos, the Founder and CEO of Smile360, Amy Shumbusho, stated that […]
The Nigerian government has introduced a new nationwide nutrition strategy, the “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country. The Federal Government announced the program at a roundtable with development partners in Abuja, highlighting the need for food security and improved health outcomes. […]
The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has reported severe losses in the onion industry, with over 50% of produce lost along the onion value chain. Speaking in Sokoto, Aliyu Maitasamu, who leads both NOPPMAN and the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), highlighted multiple obstacles […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a program offering free Cesarean sections (C-sections) to Nigerian women in need, a move aimed at combating high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the announcement at the Joint Annual Review conference in Abuja, marking a […]
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 […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called on Nigerians to elevate the agricultural sector as a means to boost the nation’s economy and address urgent food security concerns. Speaking at the recent inauguration of the Edo Agriculture Hub in Benin City, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s efforts to revitalize agriculture, with an emphasis on supporting […]
In a significant move to combat food waste and mitigate methane emissions, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to convert organic waste into biogas in collaboration with FABE International Foundation. At a recent environmental event, #ProjectCleanAir, held at the Ketu Fruit Market, Abimbola Ajayi, the assistant director of the waste engineering project […]
The Federal Government has launched a high-tech surveillance control room to monitor Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge and surrounding areas, aimed at bolstering security and rapid response capabilities. Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, unveiled the initiative during a visit to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest. The control center is staffed by a […]
The World Bank has joined forces with DO Take Action, a prominent non-profit startup dedicated to sustainable development in Africa, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Precious Ebere, Co-Founder of DO Take Action, announced the initiative on Thursday, highlighting its significance in promoting economic growth and gender equality. Officially […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for increased female representation in Nigerian politics. He made this appeal at an international legislative dialogue focused on women and constitutional amendment. Abbas emphasized the importance of women’s voices in shaping the nation’s future. He cited global examples like Rwanda, where women hold significant […]
