More than 500 experts, including professors, researchers, and technocrats, gathered at the University of Cross River State, Calabar, to discuss how microbiology can contribute to Nigeria’s national development. The meeting, which began on Tuesday, was the 47th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Society for Microbiology. It focused on promoting research, education, and practical ways to use microbiology for the nation’s growth. Prof. Saleh Ado, Acting National President of the society, said the conference was very important because its outcome would greatly influence Nigeria’s economic development and possibly benefit other countries as well. He explained that discussions…
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The Federal Ministry of Environment has observed that environment cleanliness is important for public health and key to staying healthy. The Minister Balarabe Lawal made the observation on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with citizens and stakeholders, where government officials shared updates on environmental policies, achievements, and efforts to protect public health. Lawal explained that when the environment is clean and healthy to live in, people are less likely to get sick or need to visit the hospital often. He added that diseases like cholera, typhoid, malaria, and flu are linked to poor environmental conditions, and that keeping the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are working together to review two important digital documents: the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Life Events and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) drafts. They are holding a two-day public review to gather feedback from different groups. The goal is to build safe, easy-to-use systems that will help with better governance and public services. The theme of the event is: “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation.” Kashifu Inuwa, the head of NITDA, encouraged the NGF to support digital systems that are built…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) on Thursday warned that many communities may soon face serious flooding as water levels in Rivers Niger and Benue, and their tributaries, have risen to their peak. The Director-General of NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, gave the alert in Abuja while updating the public on the state of major rivers and dams across the country. Mohammed said the rise in water levels has increased the risk of flooding in vulnerable towns and villages along the Niger–Benue basin. He urged residents and authorities to take quick precautionary measures. He explained that Rivers Rima, Kaduna, and Gongola, which…
The Federal Government has backs the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) for its Soil Values Programme and how it is helping improve farming in Nigeria. Dr. Kingsley Uzoma, a senior aide to the President on farming and productivity, gave this praise at the launch of a three-day event in Abuja to plan for agriculture in 2026. About 50 people attended the workshop, coming from the states of Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi. The event was supported by IFDC through its Soil Values Programme, which is funded by DGIS. These three states are the first places in Nigeria where the programme is…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) have teamed up to fight climate change in Nigeria. Their goal is to connect climate, public health, food security, soil health, and community strength in one big plan. They plan to help farmers with early warnings, hold community workshops about smart farming for the climate, and give real-time weather updates to improve food production and reduce health problems caused by climate change. At the event where the partnership was announced, NiMet’s leader, Professor Charles Anosike, said it’s urgent to include climate information in Nigeria’s plans…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu, has praised the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for quickly and effectively responding to emergencies in the state. The Governor gave this praise on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, during a ceremony where he started the distribution of 20 motorised boats and 2,000 life-jackets to river communities in Sokoto. He said that under the leadership of NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the agency has followed international standards and has been very active in helping local communities. Dr. Ahmad mentioned how NEMA quickly responded to recent boat accidents in Sokoto. He also said…
The Federal Government has urged African countries to take full control of the fight against malaria, warning that reliance on foreign aid will only delay progress against the deadly disease. Speaking in Abuja at the Big Push Against Malaria meeting, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said Africa must “own, fund, and act decisively” against a disease that kills nearly 600,000 people each year — with 90% of the burden on the continent. “Malaria is not someone else’s problem; it is our problem. We cannot continue outsourcing our solutions to Geneva or Washington,” Pate stressed,…
There was great excitement on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, when Dangote Cement Plc at Obajana and the Jakura community signed a historic agreement. This Community Development Agreement (CDA) will allow Dangote to carry out community projects over the next five years. The agreement with Jakura is one of several CDAs the company has signed with communities where it operates. These agreements help bring social and economic development projects to the people. At the signing event, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement in Obajana, Engr. Azad Nawabuddin (represented by Engr. John Gwong), said the agreement follows Nigeria’s Minerals and Mining laws…
The Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, has announced that the airline’s Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center, which will cost N32 billion, will create more than 50,000 jobs. Onyema shared this news during the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility, held on Wednesday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. He expressed happiness about this achievement and said the airline bought the 34,000-square-metre land eight years ago in preparation for this important project. He explained that the MRO center will not only repair Air Peace aircraft but will also be open to other Nigerian and international airlines. Onyema said…