In a bid to strengthen national food security, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has distributed free farming equipment and inputs to 31 smallholder farmers’ cooperatives in Kebbi State. The benefiting cooperatives were selected from all 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Each cooperative received a package comprising: 20 cartons of liquid organic fertilizer, one rice de-stoner, one food dehydrator, one maize thresher and equipment set, two knapsack sprayers, one multi-purpose thresher, and one smoke-clean machine. Inaugurating the distribution in Argungu, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, the Minister of Agriculture and…
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Ethiopia has taken another step in strengthening its trade and logistics systems with the opening of a large fruit, vegetable and animal products cold storage facility in Addis Ababa. The new development reflects the country’s wider push to modernise its trade environment while improving the movement and preservation of agricultural goods. The facility, developed by the Ethiopian Trading Business Corporation, is located in the Akaki Qaliti Sub City of Addis Ababa. It was officially inaugurated in the presence of Kassahun Gofe, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, and Adanech Abiebie, Mayor of Addis Ababa, along with other senior government officials.…
Food loss and waste may be playing a larger role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance than previously recognised, according to experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Specialists at the agency say discarded food can act as a breeding ground for resistant microbes and genes, and should be included in national and global strategies that monitor and manage antimicrobial resistance. Their findings are outlined in a new scientific review titled “Risk of antimicrobial resistance spreading via food loss and waste,” published in Infectious Diseases of Poverty. The study was led by four FAO experts, including…
British and Canadian citizens can enter China without a visa starting Tuesday, bringing to 79 the number of countries granted visa-free access in a bid to boost tourism and business. China has expanded eligibility for the programme significantly in the last two years. Visitors can stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, exchange programmes and to visit family and friends. Most Europeans qualify for visa-free entry, along with some from select countries in other regions including Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Citizens of a few other countries, including the United States and Indonesia, can enter…
Elon Musk is all set to become the world’s first trillionaire, and this may happen in 2026. With the Tesla CEO’s net worth already touching a staggering $850 billion (£670 billion), he is likely to breach the trillion-dollar barrier soon. As of February 2026, Elon Musk has broken the barrier to become the first person to breach the $800 billion mark. With his net worth touching $850 billion, the SpaceX CEO is now worth more than the next three richest people on the list combined, including Google founders Larry Page ($251 billion) and Sergey Brin ($231 billion), and Meta CEO…
The Governing Council of the University of Benin on Monday inaugurated a Trust Development Fund to diversify revenue and secure long-term sustainability. Pro-Chancellor and Council Chairman, Shuaib Umaru, described the initiative as a “historic milestone” aligned with efforts to reposition Nigerian universities for resilience and global relevance. “Today, UNIBEN has made history. The principal administration has made history. The council has made history,” Umaru declared at the inauguration of the Board of Trustees. “This initiative supports education and ensures universities secure sustainable funding,” he added, urging alumni and partners to strengthen infrastructure, research and student support. “We are calling on…
Western Cape Government has rolled out a major livestock vaccination drive to protect animals from the escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis, aiming to shield the province’s R13.5 billion livestock sector and thousands of jobs tied to it. The move underlines growing concern about the disease’s spread and its threat to agricultural livelihoods across South Africa. On 15 February 2026, the province began vaccinating 450 head of cattle in the Fisantekraal area near Cape Town as part of a 21-point action plan to contain the outbreak. The campaign was led by Premier Alan Winde alongside national and provincial agricultural officials, including…
The UK Government has announced that from Feb. 25 all Nigerian travelers applying for a UK Visit visa will receive an eVisa, rather than a vignette (sticker) in their passport. A statement issued by the UK High Commission in Abuja on Tuesday said the development was the continuation of UK Visas and Immigration’s transition to a fully digital border. It explained that under the new policy, travellers would access their visa electronically through their UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account, marking a significant step in modernising the UK’s visa process. “This move to digital visas will streamline a key part…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE), for private candidates. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Public Affairs Unit of the WAEC National Office in Lagos by Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of the Unit. It stated that candidates may check their results by visiting www.waecdirect.org to confirm their status before proceeding to the Digital Certificate platform at www.waec.org to access released digital certificate copies. “Candidates are required to apply online for printing of hard copy certificates through the…
A Non-Governmental Organization, Queen’s Choice Foundation has provided free medical services and food supplies to hundreds of vulnerable residents in the Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The outreach, held at Okada Road, was specifically timed to support families during the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. Volunteers and healthcare professionals attended to a large crowd of men, women, and children, offering essential services at no cost. The initiative offered a wide range of clinical services, including, medical consultations and malaria testing, blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, distribution of essential medications and provision of food items and clean drinking water.…