Experts have emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt robust policies to address the growing burden of non‑communicable diseases (NCDs).
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Stakeholders from various sectors have emphasised the urgent need to dismantle barriers and promote inclusive education for girls as a pathway to empowerment and national development.
The Federal Government and UN Women have strengthened mechanisms to enhance accountability and catalyse transformative action toward achieving Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) for sustainable development.
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the PROTEGO Project, Prevention of Marine Litter in the Gulf of Guinea, are working together to reduce plastic waste leakage into the oceans of Nigeria and Ghana.
The Kwara State Government has pledged to enhance male participation in family planning (FP) to improve population control and reproductive health outcomes.
The Sokoto State Government has unveiled a subsidised food market initiative aimed at making staple goods more affordable for its workforce and pensioners. Governor Ahmed Aliyu flagged off the programme, tagged “Shagon Sauki” (Relief Market), on Monday at the Giginya Memorial Stadium in Sokoto. The initiative is part of broader efforts by the state to address the rising cost of living, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. “This is our response to the hardship faced by workers and pensioners due to inflation and the general economic downturn,” Governor Aliyu said at the launch. “We are committed to their wellbeing and…
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Strategy and Action Plan (NSAP) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) for the effective conservation, sustainable use, and development of Nigeria’s livestock sector.
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Jigawa State Government to increase sugar production and move the country closer to self-sufficiency in the sector.
The Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA) has called on stakeholders to intensify efforts toward achieving comprehensive coverage in the upcoming National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign.
The Federal Government reports that approximately 14 million tonnes of plastic enter and obstruct the world’s oceans each year—a threat to Nigeria’s biodiversity and marine ecosystems.