This article summarizes a presentation titled “Insights on Gender Dimensions in the Use and Uptake of AKILIMO in Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania” by Thompson Ogunsanmi from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Delivered as part of the 13th Gender and Plant Health Webinar, the session focused on gender aspects of the site-specific fertilizer app AKILIMO, highlighting connections with gender dimensions in plant health apps and shared challenges and opportunities. The webinar recording is available here. The webinar explored strategies to overcome disciplinary barriers and effectively integrate plant health into an interdisciplinary farmer advisory platform. Organized monthly by the Sustainable…
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Between January 2024 and August 2025, the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) closed down 6,705 illegal drug stores and arrested 23 people during its nationwide enforcement activities. These operations were carried out to protect public health and improve how pharmacy is practiced in Nigeria. According to a report shared with reporters on Sunday, the council’s enforcement work spanned 20 months and gave a full account of their activities. The council found many types of offences during its checks. Some of the problems included selling drugs in open markets, running drug stores without registration or proper licenses, poor record-keeping, selling prescription-only…
The growing problem of drug abuse among young people in Nigerian schools, communities, and sports has worried the head of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retired). At a football event called “Kick Out Drug Abuse” (KODA), Marwa said that everyone needs to work together to fight drug abuse, which is harming the health and future of Nigeria’s youth. The event was held at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja and was organized by a drug company called RichyGold International, in partnership with the NDLEA. Boys’ and girls’ football teams from local schools and clubs in Abuja played in…
The National Industrial Court in Abuja on Monday issued an interim order restraining the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing its nationwide strike against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. Presiding judge, Justice Emmanuel Sublim, ruled that the industrial action—intended to disrupt operations at the refinery by cutting crude oil and gas supplies—could inflict serious damage on Nigeria’s economy. He therefore directed PENGASSAN to suspend the strike with immediate effect. The ruling followed an ex-parte application filed by the refinery’s counsel, Mr. George Ibrahim, SAN. In the same order, the court also restrained…
TotalEnergies plans to sell half of its solar energy portfolio in North America to investment firm KKR, the company announced on Monday. According to Reuters, TotalEnergies will receive $950 million from this deal, which includes both the sale and refinancing from banks. The deal covers six large solar power plants and 41 smaller solar projects, most of which are located in the United States. TotalEnergies said it will continue to own 50% of the 1.4 gigawatt solar portfolio, which is valued at $1.25 billion. The company will also sell some of the electricity produced by these solar projects. Stephane Michel,…
Former Kano State governor and one-time APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje is accused of arranging for the Kano state government’s 20% equity in Dala Inland Dry Port Nigeria Limited to be transferred into private hands — including to his children — and then using state funds to pay for infrastructure at the port after the state had effectively been removed from the ownership structure. How Kano cme to hold 20% Kano purchased a 20% stake in Dala Inland Dry Port in 2006 during Ibrahim Shekarau’s administration under a federal policy that capped private investors’ stake at 60% and reserved 20%…
The Nigerian government is working on approving China’s C919 airplane so it can be used by Nigerian airlines. The head of Nigeria’s aviation authority, Captain Chris Ona Najomo, told Reuters that they are reviewing the jet in a process that could take several months before it can fly on domestic routes. The C919 is a narrow-body jet made by Chinese company COMAC. It was built to compete with major aircraft makers like Airbus and Boeing. COMAC has held several meetings with Nigerian officials to discuss the jet. However, COMAC is facing some problems. Its aircraft do not yet have key…
In today’s fast-changing markets, science research holds answers to some of the biggest business and societal challenges such as food security, energy, healthcare, and governance. Yet too often, groundbreaking ideas remain buried in journals and dissertations, and become invisible to the very people who could turn them into opportunities. For business leaders and investors, this creates a missed chance. Research communication bridges the gap by translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights that highlight risks, reveal market potentials, and demonstrate return on investment. It transforms knowledge from theory into opportunity that help businesses to stay competitive, guides investors toward de-risked…
The controversy over GMOs persists; extensive written and oral comments reflect the sensitivity and concern about the food system, as it can promote healthy living or cause unexpected harm or even death. Food should matter to everyone regardless of class, culture, or religion. The government should remain vigilant in protecting people from contaminated food, whether it is genetically modified or not. Meanwhile, scientists should work to increase public awareness about the safety of their innovations, thereby reducing doubts and hesitations about their breakthroughs. Ideally, society should celebrate inventions that address societal challenges; however, when such innovations face criticism, it suggests…
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a member of Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), has shown its commitment to sustainability and community support by holding an environmental awareness walk in Apapa, Lagos, to mark World Clean-Up Day. The event brought together volunteers from NBC’s Ikeja Plant, its Head Office at Iddo House, and its recycling plant in Apapa. They were joined by Apapa Local Government officials, community leaders, and youth groups. During the walk, volunteers engaged residents on the importance of proper waste management and recycling as part of daily life. NBC’s Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Soromidayo George, explained that…