Key stakeholders in Imo State have urged the state government to adopt proactive strategies to combat the socio-economic and health challenges posed by climate change. The call was made during the inaugural meeting of the Imo State Climate Change Technical Committee held in Owerri, bringing together experts from diverse fields including environment, public health, law, […]
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Ebube Nonye, a petty trader in Abuja, has spent over 60% of her savings on breast cancer treatment, with her medical journey just beginning. Diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in late 2023 after initial misdiagnosis, Nonye faces immense financial and emotional strain. “I have already spent most of my savings and desperately need support […]
In a bid to promote food security and enhance agricultural production, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has distributed 30 new tractors to farmer groups across the state’s 13 local government areas. This initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to transition from traditional farming to mechanized agriculture. The governor announced the distribution at the […]
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 […]
