In a statement by the spokesperson of the Forum, Abdulraque Barkindo, made available to ASHENEWS on Thursday, the governors met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu to discuss the interwoven link between the trio of food inflation, escalating cross-country insecurity, and currency depreciation.
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Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) research. Inuwa made this assertion in a statement released in Abuja on Friday by the agency’s Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar. Speaking at the Innovate Nigeria 2024 Conference and Expo in Lagos, the director-general highlighted the government’s role in driving AI research and its potential impact on Nigeria’s economic prospects. This, he said, was part of efforts in implementing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at accelerating diversification through industrialization and digitization.…
The State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) Forum in Nigeria has urged for collective action to improve enrolment in state health insurance programs. During the first quarter review meeting held in Abuja on Friday, the Chairman of the CEOs, Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi stressed the critical importance of heightened participation amidst the healthcare challenges facing the nation. Onyemaechi , emphasizing the pressing need to tackle healthcare complexities and extend coverage to mitigate the burden of out-of-pocket expenses, particularly among underserved communities, the chairman stressed the urgency of the matter. In urging Nigerians to seize the opportunity for a healthier future, he…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has inaugurated a committee aimed at halting the persistent clashes between farmers and herders, which often lead to loss of lives and food crop shortages in the region. Addressing the committee’s inauguration at the Government House in Maiduguri, Zulum said the committee’s mandate was to investigate the root causes of conflicts between farmers and herders within the state. The governor urged the committee to swiftly complete its task within a two-month timeframe and to propose effective measures to prevent future clashes. Additionally, he tasked the committee with the crucial responsibility of identifying and documenting…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning, has commenced the distribution of inputs to 250 smallholder farmers in Sokoto state.
Cardinal Onaiyekan is insistent in the book that although we Nigerians pride ourselves as being very religious and we claim that our religion is for peace, our nation is full of violent conflicts, sometimes said to be due to, or related to, religion. It is a tragic contradiction we must resolve How can we make sure that we retain our religious convictions and at the same time ensure that religion plays its true role as an asset for peace, not a liability? Is it true that religion brings peace, or is it a myth? We often say that religion, in itself, is all about peace and goodness, while the evil actions giving it a bad name come from other factors that have nothing to do with religion. Two such suggested factors are ignorance and greed.
The Federal Government has issued a directive for the immediate release of 102,000 metric tonnes of rice, maize, millet, and garri from government reserves and the stocks of rice millers to the Nigerian market, to tackle the persistent issue of high food prices
Chairman of the South West Council of Fulani chiefs and Sarkin Fulani of Lagos, Mohammed Bambado II, expressed his worry over the escalation of criminal acts causing ethnic tensions. He called on the government, security, and intelligence agencies to proactively address crime to prevent it from leading to ethnic and religious conflicts. Bambado II emphasized the importance of decisive action against criminality to foster unity among the people.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended three individuals engaged in drug hawking and confiscated substandard medications valued at N250,000 in Kaduna.
In response to the escalating costs of food items in Nigeria, Mr. Ugochukwu Nnam, President of the Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has called for patience and understanding regarding President Bola Tinubu’s strategies for food security. Speaking in an interview in Abuja on Thursday, Nnam stressed that Tinubu’s approach to food security is oriented towards long-term solutions that will eventually lead to a surplus of food resources. Nnam urged Nigerians to remain calm amidst concerns about food insecurity, expressing confidence in Tinubu’s policies and their potential to generate a future where food is abundant and affordable for all.…