The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with key stakeholders in the energy sector to end premature deaths caused by firewood and traditional cooking stoves’ toxins.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications.
The European Union (EU) has imposed a combined fine of €700 million on U.S. tech giants Apple and Meta for violating the bloc’s stringent digital competition regulations. The penalties are part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing the market dominance of Big Tech under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). According to EU regulators, both companies engaged in practices that undermine fair competition and consumer rights within the digital marketplace. The European Commission stated that Apple failed to comply with obligations regarding app store access and in-app payment options, while Meta was penalized for its controversial data-sharing policies between…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging biotechnology as a transformative force in the nation’s healthcare system. He also addressed persistent public concerns about the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), encouraging Nigerians to embrace the innovations biotechnology offers. Speaking at a sensitization workshop on Biotechnology and Biosafety held Tuesday at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Salako described biotechnology as “a critical pillar” for improving health outcomes and accelerating national development. “Biotechnology opens doors to innovative diagnostics, therapeutics, immunotherapy, regenerative medicine, and the production of…
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has initiated its third auction of government-held rice reserves to address the nation’s escalating rice prices. This auction, which commenced on April 23, offers 100,000 tons of rice harvested in 2022, including premium varieties such as “Masshigura” from Aomori Prefecture and “Ten no Tsubu” from Fukushima Prefecture. Qualified wholesalers submitted bids via email, with rice awarded to the highest bidders. Any unsold rice is scheduled for re-auction on April 24 under the same system. Despite previous efforts, its prices have continued to climb. In the week leading up to April 13, the average…
Martin Kwaku Ayisi, CEO of the Minerals Commission of Ghana, will highlight the country’s strides in formalizing and empowering artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) at the upcoming Mining in Motion 2025 Summit. His participation underscores Ghana’s commitment to sustainable mining and inclusive sector growth. Ayisi will contribute to the panel discussion titled “Case Studies in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASGM) Formalization: Learning from Successes and Addressing Challenges.” He will share insights into Ghana’s initiatives, such as the Cooperative Mining Policy, the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP), and establishment of District Mining Committees. These efforts aim to enhance…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that many people in Africa still lack access to essential vaccines, with one in five children remaining under-vaccinated.
The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that operations and jobs would be slashed as US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a budget hole of several hundred million dollars.
Stakeholders have identified inefficiency, poor coordination and monitoring, as well as gender inequality as some of the factors affecting various water policies in Nigeria.
Africa holds 60% of the world’s untapped arable land, a resource that could not only nourish our growing population but also position the continent as a global breadbasket. As we continually reflect on our planet’s health, we must recognize soils as renewable powerhouses, akin to solar and wind energy, demanding a parallel revolution in sustainable agriculture. Healthy soils seize carbon, enhance biodiversity, and build climate resilience. Yet systemic gaps in supply services of farm inputs, inappropriate agronomic advisory services, and inadequate local fertilizer production perpetuate degraded soils, stagnant yields, and climate vulnerability. Africa’s smallholder farmers, who are the backbone of…