Ghana has launched the Timbuktoo AgriTech Hub, a new initiative aimed at modernising the country’s agricultural sector through digital innovation. The hub is designed to address real-world challenges across the agricultural value chain, supporting the growth of Africa’s AgriTech ecosystem and empowering entrepreneurs to scale innovative solutions. The launch event in Accra was attended by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), who encouraged African start-ups and innovators to leverage technology to transform agriculture and strengthen food systems across the continent. The hub brings together innovators, investors, incubators, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa, including partners such…
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Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of their final defeat to Senegal following their controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Following a delay of around 17 minutes, the players did eventually return and Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved before Senegal’s Pape Gueye scored an extra-time winner. However, that result has now been…
The Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has donated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) gadgets to Area ‘P’ Police Command to enhance efficient policing in the area. The Executive Chairman, Dr Lukmon Agbaje, said during the donation on Tuesday that his administration remains committed to strengthening security operations in the area. Agbaje, represented by Mr Babatunde Ajose, Chief of Staff, said the ICT equipment donation is essential for protecting lives and property. “The donated items include HP computer systems, UPS units, an HP printer, and a high-capacity Sharp photocopier. “It also includes a generating set to support…
The National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) says Nigeria is making significant strides in the detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Dr Adesigbin Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of NTBLCP, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the 2026 World TB Day. World TB Day is commemorated annually on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health and economic consequences of tuberculosis and to accelerate efforts to end the global epidemic. Olufemi noted that diagnosing TB patients has long been a major challenge in the country, adding, however, that Nigeria is…
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), warning that perpetrators will face prosecution under existing laws. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Opeyemi Afolashade, stated this at a community engagement town hall meeting held on Tuesday in Ilorin to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM. Afolashade said the state would continue to collaborate with traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and development partners to promote positive cultural values. The meeting was themed: “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” She noted that…
Stakeholders in child rights protection have urged journalists to avoid reports that harm or stigmatise children while covering related issues. They made the call on Tuesday in Gombe during a two-day training on ethical reporting of children in the North-East. The training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund. Mr Nansel Nimyel, a facilitator, said the training aimed not only to amplify children’s issues but also to ensure responsible and ethical coverage. Nimyel said reporting on children must always prioritise their best interests and safeguard their dignity and…
An organisation committed to disability rights, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has appealed to the government, security agencies, and other stakeholders to address challenges facing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. The centre made the appeal during an advocacy visit and presentation of a project on awareness of civic space rights of PWDs to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, on Tuesday in Ibadan. CCD Senior Programme Officer, Ms Florence Attah, said that PWDs’ rights, as guaranteed under Sections 39 and 40 of the Nigerian Constitution (as amended), are facing persistent threats. Attah…
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says it has intensified nationwide efforts against tuberculosis (TB), aiming to strengthen the detection, treatment, and prevention of the disease across the country. The initiative has engaged more than 20,000 private healthcare providers across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), offering free TB testing and referral services to expand access for Nigerians. Dr Temitope Adetiba, Senior Programme Manager at IHVN, disclosed the scale-up at a press conference in Abuja to mark the 2026 World TB Day, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to expanding access to TB services nationwide. Adetiba explained that the…
The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals has called for strengthened security around health facilities following recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State. The committee made the call while condemning coordinated explosions that rocked parts of Maiduguri, including the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, describing the incidents as deeply troubling and unacceptable. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the attacks as barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable, and urged immediate measures to prevent future occurrences. The blasts also affected the Monday Market and the Post Office area…
Stakeholders in the health sector have lauded the reduction in child mortality, attributing the progress to healthcare services delivered under the Immunisation Plus Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project. The IMPACT project is sponsored by the World Bank in collaboration with the Ondo State Government to improve access to essential healthcare services across the state. Speaking at a community engagement in Isua Akoko, Akoko South East Local Government Area on Monday, stakeholders said the project had expanded access to basic healthcare for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children. Dr Francis Akanbiemu, Permanent Secretary of the Ondo…