The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd. has inaugurated a recycling bank in Lagos in furtherance of its commitment to collecting and recycling a bottle or can for each one introduced into the market for reuse by 2030.
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The Federal Government says it might open the borders for cement importation if manufacturers of the product fail to bring down the cost.
The Federal government is supporting 250 smallholder farmers as a step to enhance agricultural productivity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Through the provision of essential agricultural inputs, the initiative aims to bolster productivity among smallholder farmers, fostering resilience and promoting sustainable practices in agribusiness. In a bid to bolster agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainable practices, the Federal Government has provided agricultural inputs to 250 smallholder farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Temitope Fadeshemi, who spoke at the opening of the empowerment on Tuesday in Abuja,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet’s 2024 Forecast released recently has indicated a likely delay in the onset of rains in 14 states across the country, particularly the North Central states. According to NiMet’s 2024 Forecast, while some states, particularly those in the North Central region, may experience a normal onset of rains, others are expected to see delays. Notably, 14 states, including Yobe, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa, Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, Cross River, Ebonyi, and Ogun, are predicted to face a postponement in the start of the rainy season. This disclosure comes from the 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a strategic anti-smuggling operation to counter the illicit exportation of critical food resources for individual financial gain.
The Victims Support Fund (VSF) has recently completed the construction of four solar-powered boreholes, each with a capacity of 4,000 liters, in various communities across Plateau State.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to implement a regional 30 by 30 plan aimed at securing at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030.
A Bill for an act to establish State Police and other Related Matters thereto, has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives.
A Consultant Paediatrician has warned mothers against using adult milk for babies, a cautionary statement that also advises against the substitution of infant formula with adult milk. Dr. Amala Okore, in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday, said that there are potential risks associated with this practice, including the risk of malnutrition and other health complications. The concerning trend of parents opting for adult milk, particularly cow milk, as a cost-saving alternative to infant formula has been observed in Nigeria. Dr. Okore said that economic challenges have prompted some families to resort to this measure, unaware of the significant differences…
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, has issued an earnest plea for heightened vigilance among Nigerians to combat the looming threat of meningitis. Stressing the urgency of vigilance against meningitis threat, Aina said it is critical to emphasize the importance of vaccination and early detection of symptoms in averting the potentially fatal consequences of this infectious disease. Speaking from the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Aina said the severity of meningitis, characterizing it as a formidable and life-threatening infection. With meningitis posing a significant public health concern, Aina urged citizens…