The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) says it aims to raise N100 billion over a period of five years to support cancer survivors and promote cancer research in Nigeria.
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Some Lagos State residents and traders have lamented the scarcity and increasing cost of plantain in the state, describing it as the new gold in the country.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Livestock Development, Prof. Eustace Iyayi has revealed that Nigeria requires 1.7 million metric tonnes of milk annually but currently produces only about 600,000 to 700,000 metric tonnes.
A quiet revolution is taking shape in the heart of Burkina Faso’s capital, and it’s being led by children. At PSCHOOL, a pioneering tech education center in Ouagadougou, boys and girls as young as seven are learning to code, build robots, wire electronic circuits, and create interactive games, putting them on track to become Africa’s next generation of tech innovators. Founded in January 2022 by entrepreneur and educator Fatimata Camara, PSCHOOL has quickly become a hub for hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning. The center offers children aged 5 to 19 a rare opportunity to dive into real-world…
Au cœur de la capitale burkinabè, une révolution silencieuse est en marche — menée par des enfants. À PSCHOOL, un centre novateur d’éducation technologique basé à Ouagadougou, des garçons et des filles dès l’âge de sept ans apprennent à coder, construire des robots, concevoir des circuits électroniques et créer des jeux interactifs, se positionnant déjà comme les futurs innovateurs de l’Afrique. Fondée en janvier 2022 par l’entrepreneure et éducatrice Fatimata Camara, PSCHOOL est rapidement devenu un centre de référence pour l’apprentissage pratique des STEM (sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques). Le centre propose aux enfants de 5 à 19 ans une…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors Hajj pilgrims who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage. This followed the arrest of leaders of the cartel in Kano. The arrest of the kingpins—Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba—on Tuesday, 27th and Wednesday, 28th May 2025 in Kano, was a follow-up to the arrest of two pilgrims: Ibrahim Umar Mustapha and Muhammad Siraj Shifado at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Monday, 26th May during the outward clearance of passengers…
The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA), with funding from the European Union (EU) through Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and TradeMark Africa (TMA), has launched a new online Knowledge Management and E-Learning System to support Ethiopia’s fast-growing horticulture industry. The platform aims to strengthen workforce capacity, improve compliance, and enhance competitiveness across the sector. Designed for over 120 EHPEA member firms exporting flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, it offers a cost-effective, scalable, and mobile-friendly solution for technical training, compliance education, and real-time knowledge sharing. Fully managed by EHPEA, the system is tailored to the unique needs of Ethiopia’s horticulture…
Uganda Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Entebbe and Lagos, dramatically reducing travel time between East and West Africa to just 3.5 hours, in a significant move to boost intra-African connectivity. The inaugural flight touched down at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday, May 25, marking a new chapter in regional aviation and trade. The new route is expected to foster stronger economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Uganda and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies. Before this development, travelers between the two regions often endured lengthy layovers and circuitous routes, sometimes totaling more than 10 hours of…
The Gombe State Government has introduced the distribution of “Garin Inuwa”, a locally produced complementary food supplement aimed at nourishing thousands of undernourished children across the state.
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu is to launch the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN) initiative.