The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the severe child malnutrition crisis affecting the northwest and northeast regions of Nigeria. According to UNICEF Representative Cristian Munduate, nearly 5.4 million children under the age of five are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), with projections showing an increase of one million cases by […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled a nationwide campaign, “Catch Them Young,” targeting drug abuse prevention among teenagers and youths in Nigeria. The initiative was officially launched on Wednesday at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt. NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zone […]
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 […]
Farmers in Nigeria anticipate an increase in agricultural production this year, crediting improved security in key food-producing regions for the positive outlook. The development is expected to ease inflation and alleviate the nation’s ongoing cost-of-living crisis. “We have seen some respite in insecurity and kidnapping. Killings have reduced, especially from mid-2024,” said Sani Danladi, national […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is set to collaborate with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria on advancing environmental sustainability. This initiative follows a meeting in Abuja between NESREA’s Director General, Innocent Barikor, and Rwanda’s High Commissioner, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo. The discussions focused on sharing expertise and experiences, particularly in combating […]
The National Assembly’s joint Senate and House Committees on Agricultural Production and Services have called for a gradual increase in Nigeria’s agricultural budget to enhance food security. This advocacy was made during a 2024 budget performance review and presentation of the 2025 budget proposal by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, […]
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called on the Federal Government to reduce tariffs on imported micro-inputs and poultry production equipment while implementing a zero-duty policy to lower production costs and drive industry growth. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by PAN’s delegation, led by Patron and Chairman of the Board of […]
The Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on young engineers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Nigeria’s challenges and drive national development. Speaking at the Graduateship Induction Programme held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, NSE Lagos Chairman, Olukorede Kesha, emphasized the transformative potential of AI in engineering, […]
In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
