The National Bamboo Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NBFPMAN) says the country has the potential to earn up to 22 billion dollars every year from bamboo value chain development. The National President of the association, Mr. Ukeme Nyah, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the commemoration of World Bamboo Day. World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on September 18. The theme for the 2025 edition is: “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation and Design.” Nyah explained that the figure was based on research carried out by both local and international experts. He said bamboo development —…
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Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have pledged their commitment to the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines, aimed at reducing the high number of maternal deaths in the state. The pledge was made on Thursday during a roundtable meeting with policymakers in Uyo to review progress on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). The meeting was organized by the Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs. It was supported by the Centre for Reproductive Rights and funded by Global Affairs Canada. The STOP guidelines are medical protocols that direct healthcare professionals on…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and the Akwa Ibom State Government have agreed, along with other states, to develop independent electricity markets under the new Electricity Act of 2023. Speaking at the two-day Akwa Ibom Power Summit, held at Four Points by Sheraton, Ikot Ekpene, Adelabu said the event was a “direct manifestation” of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He explained that the goal is to decentralise Nigeria’s electricity supply system and expand access to power nationwide. Adelabu noted that the Electricity Act, signed into law in 2023, allows states to create and…
An explosion happened at a factory owned by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The explosion was believed to come from gunpowder production. Two workers died, including a military officer, and four others were hurt on Saturday. The workers were on a weekend shift at the factory. People living near the factory in Kurmim Gwari, Kaduna city, told our reporter that the explosion made a very loud noise. It was so strong that it shook nearby buildings. The injured workers were quickly taken to St. Gerard Catholic Church hospital in Kakuri, about two kilometers from the factory. When our…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state started a group of 135 people called Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs). Their job is to help the state be ready for floods and respond quickly when disasters happen. The LEMCs have five people from each of the 27 local government areas in Imo state. At a two-day training in Owerri, Governor Uzodimma said his government will keep working hard to manage emergencies and disasters in the state. The governor was not there in person but sent Chief Cosmas Iwu, the Secretary to the State Government, to speak for him. He said that the…
Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., a U.S.-based medical supply company, has restated its commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa by making advanced medical imaging equipment more available. At the company’s third anniversary in Lagos, Cassona’s CEO, Dr. John Chigbu, said that strengthening Africa’s ability to diagnose diseases is very important for fast and accurate treatment, which will lead to better health outcomes. He explained that the company’s goal is to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for more people. Dr. Chigbu said Cassona’s mission is not just to supply equipment. It also includes building hospitals, offering flexible payment…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has suspended six secondary school principals for misconduct. Some of them were accused of collecting fees illegally for Junior Secondary School exam results. The suspended principals are from these schools: Nana Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gagi, GDSS Mana, Giginya Memorial College, Mana Basic Secondary School, and GDSS . According to the Ministry’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Iya, some principals were suspended for collecting illegal fees, while others were punished for disobeying orders. The Education Commissioner, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, approved the suspensions and also set up a five-member panel…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has told Abuja residents that disease monitoring has been increased. They asked people to stay alert and report any suspected cases of Ebola to the proper health authorities. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, the Secretary for Health Services and Environment, gave this update during a press briefing. She said both the FCT health system and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are fully ready to handle any possible outbreak. This announcement came after the public started worrying due to reports of suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja. The NCDC confirmed that two suspected…
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital and Old People’s Home in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. The 400-bed facility was built by the Seraphic Foundation, the charity arm of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, led by Evangelist Ebuka Obi. Speaking at the event, Governor Soludo praised Evangelist Obi for building the hospital, saying the project aligns with his administration’s goals. He noted that while some pastors use ministry to enrich themselves, Obi is using his calling to serve society, which reflects the true meaning of Christianity. The governor promised to partner with…
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Jatau, has revealed that a fresh outbreak of cholera has killed 58 people across 14 of the 20 local government areas in the state. He made this known while inaugurating the State Cholera Steering Committee and the State Technical Working Committee. He also confirmed that the state has recorded 258 new cases of the disease. Jatau noted that cholera remains one of the biggest public health threats in the state, despite the government’s ongoing efforts to fight it. He stressed that most outbreaks can be prevented if timely action, proper coordination, and improvements…