A Veterinarian, Dr. Mutiu Oladele-Bukola, has said that dog vaccination remains the single most effective way to control rabies in Oyo State. Oladele-Bukola, from the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Moor Plantation, Ibadan, made this known in an interview with reporters in Ibadan on Monday. He spoke in commemoration of World Zoonoses Day, observed annually on July 6. According to him, zoonoses are diseases transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa, adding that rabies (from dogs and cats) remains the most important zoonotic disease associated with pets in Oyo State. He explained that…
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The Transportation Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified its clampdown on commercial vehicles operating in ad-hoc motor parks in Utako and Banex areas of the FCT. Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, Mr. Chinedum Elechi, said during an enforcement operation in Abuja on Monday that all commercial vehicles must move to the designated Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminal. Elechi, represented by Mr. Usman Abdulmumin, an engineer in the Secretariat, said the move would strengthen the fight against criminal activities associated with illegal public transport operations across Abuja. He explained that the operation was in line with the…
The range of products in China’s smart pet care market is expanding rapidly, driven by growing consumer demand and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Pet care is becoming increasingly tech-driven and sophisticated, according to Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), a partner of TV BRICS. Statistics show that by 2025, the number of cats and dogs in China’s cities had exceeded 126 million, while the consumer market was worth approximately $46 billion. At a popular pet products exhibition held in Shanghai this spring, visitors saw a wide range of smart technologies for pet care, including smart cameras, water dispensers,…
The Plateau Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has intensified efforts to clear drainage systems and expand waterways across the Jos-Bukuru metropolis to avert urban flooding. The Director-General of PEPSA, Mr. Samuel Dapiya, said on Monday that the intervention followed recurring flash floods caused largely by blocked drainage channels due to indiscriminate waste disposal. According to him, although heavy rainfall is seasonal, many flooding incidents in the metropolis are worsened by human activities that obstruct the free flow of rainwater. Dapiya said the agency had desilted and cleared drainage channels from Miango Junction to Educare Private School to improve water…
Fresh controversy has emerged over the status of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), as official documents from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) appear to contradict the Presidency’s claim that the body never maintained an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The documents indicate that the OAGF officially requested the opening of domiciliary accounts for the PFIPC at the CBN, raising fresh questions over how the council allegedly obtained recognition within government institutions despite being described by the Presidency as a fictitious organisation. ALSO READ Documents show SGF’s office approved Adeyemi’s Canada…
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub and the Nest Innovation Technology Park have partnered to launch the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange (NICE) to address fragmentation in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. The Co-founder of The Nest Innovation Technology Park, Mr. Oluwajoba Oloba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Oloba said the initiative is funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme and implemented by The Nest. He described NICE as a landmark pilot designed to connect entrepreneurship support organisations, research centres, and innovation hubs into a coordinated national network. Oloba noted that Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has recorded rapid…
The Presidency has trained more than 100 social media influencers from Northern Nigeria as part of efforts to combat fake news, curb misinformation, and enhance public awareness of government programmes and policies. The capacity-building workshop, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment, brought together digital content creators, online influencers and media stakeholders in Kano. Speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, said the initiative was designed to equip participants with the skills needed to identify and counter false information,…
A fatal auto crash, involving a commercial bus and a truck, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has killed 10 persons, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on Sunday near Sapade Bridge in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to the corps, the crash involved a white Sinotruk truck bearing a Dangote inscription and a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus with Lagos registration number EKY 290 YM. The FRSC explained that the bus, which was conveying 18 passengers, rammed into the truck after…
A maritime expert has called on governors of Nigeria’s coastal states to adopt the African Union (AU) Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy Framework and Reform Strategy as a guide for developing sustainable fisheries and unlocking the economic potential of the blue economy. The expert said aligning state policies with the continental framework would help improve fish production, curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, protect marine ecosystems and create more jobs across coastal communities. He stressed that effective implementation of the framework would strengthen fisheries governance, encourage science-based resource management and enhance food security while ensuring the long-term sustainability of aquatic…
Some women in Bauchi say backyard farming has helped them reduce household spending on groceries and boost their incomes. A cross-section of the women, who spoke in separate interviews with reporters on Monday in Bauchi, said the practice is more beneficial during the rainy season when crops grow easily around homes. Ms. Esther Garba, a student, said she practises backyard farming to keep herself busy and provide vegetables for her family without visiting the market. Garba said she cultivates spinach, tomatoes, maize, and beans in her backyard. “When preparing soup, I get the vegetables from my backyard. I don’t have…