Africa needs supportive policies and robust infrastructure to tap the limitless opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to leapfrog its development, experts have said.
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The Director-General, National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, has assured Nigerians of availability of nutritional milk through its long term genomic transformation of Dairy Cattle Project.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) N1.053 trillion ($680 million) in short-term instruments were successfully concluded with investors over subscribing the offer. A statement issued on Sunday night by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi, stated that the sale is part of its liquidity management exercise. Sidi said that the apex bank’s N500 billion offer at the Open Market Operations (OMO) auction was oversubscribed after selling N1.053 trillion, with 79 per cent of the total bids, or the equivalent of $530 million coming from foreign investors. The auction was the first since last week’s Monetary Policy Committee…
Some residents of Lagos have decried the non-implementation of the state government’s free antenatal and child delivery services at some General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state.
The recent planned Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC’s) hunger protests have brought to light the Tinubu administration’s abject negligence when it comes to addressing the dire plight of its citizens. These protests, which reverberated across the nation, served as a poignant reminder of the escalating food insecurity and economic hardship faced by a large segment of the Nigerian population. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman It is disheartening to witness fellow citizens driven to the streets in protest, demanding access to the most basic of necessities – food. Such a stark display of desperation underscores the government’s failure in fulfilling its primary mandate of…
Tea makers popularly known as “Mai shayi” say their business is witnessing low patronage, especially for Indomie noodles as the price continues to increase rapidly.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is supporting Nigeria in cultivating rice, maize, cassava, and soybeans to boost food production.
The 2024 World Obesity Atlas paints a concerning picture, indicating a significant rise in adult obesity if immediate action is not taken.
A recent report from The Lancet reveals a startling statistic that more than a billion people worldwide are now classified as obese, posing significant health risks.
An expert on Audiology in Niger state, Dr. Muhammed Makusidi has warned that hearing impairment can be caused by listening to loud music or slapping toddlers on their ears.