Dr. Fakunle Aremu, a Senior Agribusiness and Policy Advisor, has advised small and medium-sized businesses to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ways that bring profit and keep them competitive in today’s fast-changing business world. Aremu, who works in agricultural value chain development and food systems, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that AI is no longer just for big companies. He said it can now be used by smaller businesses in simple and practical ways. He explained that many small businesses think they cannot use AI because they lack technical skills or a big budget. “Small businesses…
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Henry Ndukuba, head of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has criticized the poor care and falling ethical standards in Nigerian hospitals. He said there should be a new way of thinking in healthcare that respects human dignity, encourages life-saving innovations, and gives everyone fair access to quality medical care. Ndukuba made these remarks at a Health Summit in Abuja, organized by the Church’s Health and Medical Taskforce. The summit was themed, “Health Prosperity for All: Getting Things Done Rightly.” Ndukuba said corruption, carelessness, greed, and poor standards have affected Nigeria’s healthcare system, just like many other professions. He noted…
Following the recent boat accident in Zumba, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has launched a sensitization campaign in Shiroro Local Government Area to raise awareness on flood risks and boat safety among riverine communities. The programme, held at the Chairman’s Office in Kuta, brought together traditional rulers, community representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss prevention measures, early warning systems, and safe navigation practices. Representing the Executive Chairman of Shiroro LGA, Sanusi Saidu Bussa welcomed participants and pledged the council’s continued support for initiatives aimed at protecting lives and property. Speaking on behalf of the NSEMA Director General, Adamu…
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with Niger Foods and Logistics Company Ltd and three other operators to develop greenfield sugar projects that will produce a combined 400,000 tonnes annually, in a major push to cut the nation’s sugar import bill. The signing, held at the NSDC headquarters in Abuja, brings together Niger Foods, Brent Sugar (Oyo State), Legacy Sugar (Adamawa State), and UMZA (Bauchi State). Each company will establish a 100,000-tonne production facility across Nigeria’s agricultural belt. NSDC Secretary Kamar Bakrin said the initiative is part of the Council’s plan to make 2025 a year of…
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has announced a partnership with the Sugarcane Technologists Society of Nigeria (STSN) to promote research and increase sugarcane production in the country. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, made this known during the opening of STSN’s second International Conference, held on Wednesday at the university in Lafia, Nasarawa State. He was represented by Prof. Aleruchi Chuku, Provost of the College of Health and Sciences. He said the university is committed to supporting research in agriculture, especially sugarcane farming, to help improve production. According to him, the results from the research will…
Niger Foods has donated farm equipment to select boarding schools in Minna, the Niger State capital, in a bid to promote agricultural activities and enhance food self-sufficiency among students. According to a statement by the company’s Information Officer, Rashidat AbdulRahman, the support was disclosed by the State Liaison Officer between Niger Foods and Logistics Company and the Office of the Director General of School Reform, Joyce Jiya. She said the farming equipment—including seedlings, tractors, and herbicides—will enable students to produce part of the food they consume. Already, about 10 hectares of land have been cultivated by students of Maryam Babangida…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed an agreement with a grassroots group, One-Hectare-One Family (1H1F), to increase banana seedling production in Nigeria. According to Mrs. Tony Omozuwa, spokesperson for the agency’s Director-General, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the agreement is part of ongoing efforts to promote agricultural biotechnology and support rural development. She explained that the partnership aims to use biotechnology to boost sustainable farming, encourage innovation, improve food security, and empower rural communities across the country. The project supports 1H1F’s plan to give out one million banana seedlings to farmers in Niger State as part of its…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed a serious mental health problem in its prisons. Right now, 8,246 inmates are suffering from mental illnesses. This information was shared during a public hearing by a panel investigating corruption, abuse of power, torture, and other poor treatment within the NCoS. The hearing was held in Abuja on Tuesday. Dr. Glory Essien, who is in charge of medical services at the NCoS, spoke at the event. She explained how prison life can harm people’s mental health. She said, “We have over 8,000 inmates with mental health problems. As soon as a person enters…
As Christian women in Anambra State begin this year’s annual August Meeting, the governor’s wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has encouraged them to focus on key issues affecting families and society. In a statement released on Tuesday in Awka, Dr. Soludo said the August Meeting should be a time for women to speak up about serious problems in their communities that need urgent solutions. She pointed out issues like poor parenting, loss of family values, drug abuse among students, neglect by parents, and the growing desire for illegal wealth among young people as problems that should be discussed during the meeting.…
Professor Haroun Isah, a Public Health expert at Bingham University’s College of Medical Sciences, has urged Nigeria’s health sector to work more closely with international development partners. He said these partnerships are necessary to solve ongoing problems in the healthcare system and to improve the health of people across the country. He made these remarks while delivering Bingham University’s 8th Inaugural Lecture at the university’s main campus in Auta Balefi, Karu, Nasarawa State. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the lecture was titled: “Development Partners in Health and the Nigerian Health System: Harnessing the Power in Partnership in…