The Kano State Government has announced plans to plant five million trees across the state in a bold effort to tackle climate change and improve the state’s environment. By Rahab Yusuf, Kano Dr. Dahir M. Hasim, Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists. Dr. Hasim emphasized the cultural and environmental significance of trees in Kano, noting their role in air purification and environmental beautification. “Kano has a history of roads lined with date trees. Unfortunately, many were cut down due to urbanization and ignorance,” he said. He explained that the tree-planting initiative would involve…
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The Federal Government has endorsed the activation of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Digital Village Initiative (DVI) for increased and sustainable agro-food productivity in Nigeria.
Muhaza Medical Consult has officially launched its comprehensive digital medical platform. The platform, currently operating in Sokoto, Nigeria, is designed to provide seamless medical consultations, diagnostics, home care services, and specialist referrals for individuals and families across the country. Founded by a team of seasoned healthcare professionals, Muhaza Medical Consult aims to bridge the gap between patients and quality medical services, especially in underserved communities. The platform offers telemedicine consultations, health education, and home-based care for patients with chronic or emergency needs. “We believe access to quality healthcare should not be a privilege, but a right,” said Prof. Muhammad Aliyu…
The Kwara State Government has disclosed that indicators have shown that the child mortality rate in Kwara is the lowest in Nigeria.
An environmental and public health expert, Dr Samuel Akingbehin, has called for a paradigm shift in the fight against malaria, from control measures to a prevention-focused approach.
The Conservator of Park (CP), Old Oyo National Park, Tesleem Kareem, has called for collective efforts to protect the nation’s biodiversity and endangered species for healthier living.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited seeking to validate its recent subscription price increases for DStv and GOtv platforms. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that MultiChoice’s suit constituted an abuse of court process, stating that the company filed the case despite being aware of a similar, earlier suit brought by consumer rights advocate Festus Onifade. The court held that MultiChoice should have addressed its concerns within the existing legal proceedings. Justice Omotosho clarified that while the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is empowered to investigate anti-competitive…
The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to commit over $158 million to support smallholder farmers in nine states across northern Nigeria.
Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government’s request, the account’s founder said Wednesday, denouncing the move as “censorship” as hostilities escalate between India and Pakistan.
PalmPay, a mobile banking platform, has released its first quarter (Q1) report, which indicates that it processes 15 million transactions on a daily basis out of its 35 million registered users.