The Federal Government and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for increased women and youth inclusivity in the sector through digitalisation to boost productivity.
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The Ondo State Government has begun a two-day training programme for yam farmers on yam sett multiplication and tuber production as part of efforts to enhance food security and promote youth engagement in agriculture.
The Federal Government is set to commence the collation of farmers’ databases across the country for the accurate implementation of agriculture policies and planning.
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC), in its ongoing efforts to boost agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods in its member states, has initiated a power tiller distribution program in Kogi State. By Anna Moses, Lokoja The initiative is in partnership with the Kogi State Ministry of Agriculture, the Kogi State Agricultural Development Project (ADP), and the Kogi Farmers Association. The program aims to establish a framework for distributing 50 units of HP hand-driven power tillers to farmers across the state. During the stakeholders’ engagement, the Kogi State Coordinator of HYPPADEC, Engr. Mrs. Joan Oguche (FNSE), represented by Koton-Karfe…
The Cardinals, gathered within the Sistine Chapel, have elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Following a secretive and intense conclave, the Cardinals made their choice, and Cardinal Prevost emerged as the new Pontiff. In a historic move, he has chosen the papal name Pope Leo XIV, signifying a new chapter for the Church. The announcement was made shortly after the Cardinals concluded the papal election process, marking the end of the conclave that had begun days earlier in the wake of the resignation of Pope Francis. The 267th pontiff’s election comes at…
A new report by XConnect, a Somos Company, in collaboration with Mobilesquared, has revealed that more than half of telecoms service providers globally anticipate a surge in SMS fraud in 2025. The study highlights deepening concerns over the integrity of SMS messaging, as less than a third of providers expect the channel to improve in security over the same period. Titled “How Do We Create a Sustainable Future for A2P SMS?”, the report forecasts a 25.9% decline in total SMS traffic between 2024 and 2029, attributing the drop to rising costs and increasing fraud. Notably, the average cost to send…
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…
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.