The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide Fire Awareness and Sensitization Campaign to curb fire outbreaks during the harmattan season. The initiative, led by NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, aims to equip communities with preventive measures and response strategies to reduce fire incidents. The campaign is being executed through NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and […]
Industry leaders at the SPROUT 2024 conference hosted by GoodTenants emphasized the critical roles of technology and infrastructure in advancing Nigeria’s property sector. Held on Thursday under the theme “Pioneering the Future,” the event brought together experts to discuss solutions for challenges in property management, waste management, and urban development. Yemi Stephens, managing partner at […]
Gender-based violence continues to be a significant obstacle to sustainable development worldwide, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. According to UN Women, nearly one in three women globally—approximately 736 million—has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. This staggering figure excludes cases of sexual harassment, emphasizing […]
Smile Train, a global cleft charity, has established seven solar-powered pediatric theatres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to enhance surgical healthcare services for children. Nkeiruka Obi, Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, announced this at the 5th National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, and Nursing Plan (NSOANP) stakeholders forum in Abuja, which reviewed the […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has announced a $600 million expansion of the cand Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The initiative, which aims to improve rural road infrastructure, includes $500 million in funding from the World Bank and $100 million in counterpart contributions from federal and state governments. Abdullahi […]
Local tractor manufacturers in Nigeria have raised concerns over federal government policies they claim are undermining efforts to boost indigenous production. Despite a push to enhance the agricultural value chain and reduce reliance on imports, industry players argue that certain government actions are sabotaging these objectives. This tension is most evident in the country’s tractor […]
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) have successfully attracted a €300 million investment into Nigeria’s palm oil sector. This initiative aims to revitalize the stagnant industry, enhance local production, and create over 300,000 jobs across the value chain, according to Alphonsus Inyang, president of NPPAN. […]
Japan has pledged $108 million to bolster Nigeria’s emergency food security and agricultural development. Yuka Furutani, Attaché for Development Cooperation and ECOWAS at the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria, announced this at a workshop for digital extension service providers held in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, organized by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has recognized the media as a vital partner in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At the End-of-Year Media Party, NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori expressed gratitude for the media’s role in raising awareness and fostering critical discussions. “The media’s unwavering support ensures HIV/AIDS remains […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
