Young agriculturists in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have called on the Federal Government to increase support for local food producers to boost livestock farming and reduce dependence on imported animal products.
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Experts in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to prioritise organic farming and reduce reliance on hazardous agrochemicals, which threatens public health and limit Nigeria’s access to international markets.
Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District, has launched a free eye surgeries www.nass.gov.ngthat is expected to provide sight-restoring services to no fewer than 5,000 residents of Sokoto State. The initiative, which officially kicked off at the senator’s constituency office located along Garba Duba Road in Sokoto metropolis, is being executed in partnership with Vision Savers Eye Services and the Sokoto Specialist Hospital. Representing Senator Wamakko at the event, Almustapha Alkali, the Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry of Agriculture, said the five-day medical outreach would cover critical services including free eye surgeries, distribution of corrective…
The founder of Nirvana Initiative, Mrs. Modupelola Babawale, has expressed concern over the persistent neglect of individuals living with sickle cell disorder in Nigeria.
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir, has announced a major redevelopment initiative for the Farm Centre GSM Market, pledging an investment of over N2 billion to restore, expand, and modernize the bustling commercial hub.
The Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), Gwagwalada, has trained 237 law enforcement officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on how to effectively handle accident and emergency victims.
As concerns over adolescent health continue to rise, health professionals and parents are calling for greater awareness and education on personal hygiene among teenagers. By Anna Moses In an exclusive interview, Matron Tobi Emmanuel, a senior medical practitioner at the General Hospital, Minna, emphasized the urgent need for hygiene education targeted at teenagers. According to her, many common health issues affecting adolescents can be prevented with simple personal hygiene practices. “Teenage hygiene goes beyond just appearing neat—it’s about protecting overall health, building self-confidence, and avoiding preventable infections,” she said. “We’re seeing more cases of candidiasis, skin infections causing itching, body…
The Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) has expressed optimism about the 2025 dry season farming, despite the ongoing challenges posed by climate change.
Data from a new study reveals that 95 out of every 100 fevers reported in Lagos are not caused by malaria, according to the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi.
UNICEF, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has launched a training programme to equip teachers with digital skills for the implementation of a digital Education Management Information System (EMIS).