Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to environmental sustainability and energy development as the state hosted the official flag-off of the North West Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Penetration Programme. The LPG cylinder distribution, led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, is in line with the Federal Government’s strategy to reduce environmental hazards through the use of LPG gas across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch event in Sokoto on Thursday, the Governor stressed the significance of the initiative, which includes the distribution of gas cylinders to…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the official invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. According to a statement by the Vice-President’s spokesperson, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative. The programme is designed to combat deforestation, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, targeting the planting of 20 billion tree seedlings over four years. In line with efforts to strengthen bilateral ties in agriculture and industrial development, Shettima will also…
The Director and Head of the Biotechnology Department at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, Dr. Lawal Kolawole has emphasised the urgent need to explore alternative sources of protein to meet Nigeria’s rising demand for protein-rich foods.
Researchers at the University of Brasilia have discovered that the toxin from a tiny toad, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest might hold potential for vascular disease treatment.
A team of Chinese scientists created a type of tiny robot that could remove bacterial infections from deep inside the paranasal sinuses.
The Head of Quality and Product Development at Twinnings Ovaltine Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Samson Baro has underscored the critical importance of digital traceability and quality control in ensuring food safety in today’s technology-driven world.
A new report by the United Nations, released on Thursday, reveals that the number of global drug users rose to 316 million in 2023 — representing 6 per cent of the world population aged between 15 and 64.
The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), has trained members of the Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) on the upgraded Performance Management System (PMS).
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to protect Nigeria’s coastline through the development of a comprehensive Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Policy.
Democracy is a system of government where power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives. Key characteristics include free and fair elections, protection of individual rights and freedoms, the rule of law, and accountability of government to citizens. Democracy promotes values such as equality, justice, transparency, and representation, allowing citizens to participate in decision-making processes and hold leaders accountable. Nigeria’s democratic journey since 1999 has seen significant milestones and challenges. The country’s economy has grown, though with room for improvement, as being anchored by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governors. Nigeria’s 2027 elections will be…