ASHENEWS reports that farmers across Niger state have called for transparency and fairness in the agricultural support initiatives by the state Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. By Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Niger The farmers stated this during separate interviews with ASHENEWS Reporter. The farmers stated that transparency in the scheme would enable qualified individuals benefit from the agricultural support initiatives aimed at boosting farming in the state. Though the farmers expressed their appreciation for the Governor’s continued efforts in improving the agricultural sector, they stated that several farmers who are qualified for these schemes are not benefiting from it Abdulbasit Salihu, a farmer…
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The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has announced plans to mobilize $15 billion in collaboration with other institutions for the construction of the Lagos-Abidjan Highway. This critical infrastructure project, overseen by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), aims to enhance regional connectivity and bolster trade within West Africa.
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in the process of securing a $500 million loan from the World Bank aimed at improving basic education across the country, particularly focusing on enhancing learning outcomes and reducing the number of out-of-school children.
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of an additional three million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) to tackle micronutrient deficiency and improve Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in Nigeria.
A Consultant with Kebbi Sickle Cell Association (KESCA), says over 138,000 children are born annually with sickle cell disease in Nigeria.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns about the potential economic toll of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) if left unchecked.
In a groundbreaking move, the Transparency-Edu application is working towards transforming the education sector in Cameroon by promoting transparency, accountability, and accessibility in schools. By Dorcas Ekupe in Cameroon Launched in 2021, this innovative tool has quickly gained popularity among educational institutions seeking to monitor student attendance more effectively. A growing number of educational institutions are now adopting it to check if students are present in school or not. The App Developer, Sako Rickson said it was his younger brother’s delinquency that inspired him to create the software programme. He disclosed that was his younger brother was frequently skipping classes…
Federal Government on Friday launched the second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), alongside a comprehensive National Health and Health Security Strategic Plan.
The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation.
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, says persistent and prolonged traumatic experiences in children can lead to mental illnesses.