The Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial implementation committee to oversee the modernisation of laboratories and enhancement of skills development in Nigerian polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa while inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, said the initiative aimed to phase out obsolete equipment in the polytechnics. Alausa said the initiative would also introduce industrial-grade engineering facilities and strengthen hands-on technical training across beneficiary institutions. He explained that the intervention, supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), would cover 37 federal and state polytechnics under the second phase of the Skills-G intervention. According to him, the…
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A German delegation on a Seafood Sourcing Mission to South Africa touched down in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday last week to help identify seafood farmers who are ready to export their produce to the European consumer market, and to identify support programmes for emerging producers to bring them up to international standards. A delegation that included Linda Lubengu, the Trade Promotion Specialist from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), along with Lea Reinhardt and Udo Censkowsky from the German Import Promotion Desk, visited two seafood farming operations in the OR Tambo District Municipality on Wednesday. The first site was in…
Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya to launch a Ksh 3 billion animal feed manufacturing plant at Athi River this month, a move expected to significantly improve access to quality, consistent and affordable animal feed for livestock farmers across the country. The facility will be officially launched on February 18, 2026, marking one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness sector in recent years. The project is expected to play a critical role in transforming animal feed production in Kenya, addressing long-standing challenges such as high feed costs, supply shortages and inconsistent quality that have constrained…
The Kaduna State Government has commissioned and formally taken over a medical oxygen piping system at Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital (YDMH), Tudun Wada, Kaduna, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, said the project represents a major step in strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly for mothers, newborns, and critically ill patients. She described the intervention as life-saving, noting that access to reliable and uninterrupted medical oxygen remains critical to improving survival outcomes. The Commissioner expressed the appreciation of the Kaduna State Government to UNICEF for its sustained…
Lagos State has launched a biodigester plant at Ikosi Fruit Market to convert organic market waste into energy and fertilizer. The disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his official X account on Monday. The project was delivered through a partnership with C40 Cities and support from UK International Development. The plant is designed to convert fruit and vegetable waste into biogas for cooking and electricity, and fertilizer for farmers, the state government noted. Wahab said the project addressed a long-standing environmental challenge in the Ikosi community. He noted that the market generates tons…
As the world observes Safer Internet Day this February, the conversation has shifted dramatically from merely preaching safety to enforcing protection. Celebrated annually in over 180 countries, the initiative unites stakeholders to combat cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and the exposure of children to harmful content. However, the tone of this year’s observance is distinct; across the globe, governments are no longer just asking for safety, they are demanding it through legislation. While gathering reports on digital trends, a striking global pattern emerged showing that developed nations are moving to ban or strictly limit social media for minors. Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro…
In a swift reaction to distress calls from residents, the Executive Director of the Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA), Dr. Inuwa Junaidu, has conducted an urgent field inspection of the Yusuf Dada Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Yidna, Paikoro Local Government Area. This visit marks Dr. Junaidu’s first official field assignment, signaling a new era of hands-on leadership at the agency. The inspection was not routine; it was a direct response to complaints raised by the Yidna community regarding the deteriorating state of their health facility. Junaidu’s presence on the ground was to assess the damage…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and cargo agents operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMIA) have reached an agreement of ₦15 per kilogramme (kg) as cargo charges. The authority announced the agreement in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire on Tuesday in Lagos. The agreement was finalised during a crucial stakeholders’ meeting, presided over by the Director of Cargo Development and Services, Mr Lekan Thomas on Monday. According to the statement, following extensive and constructive discussions, both parties have settled on a new airport charge of ₦15 per kg…
The Malaysian government plans to introduce a new digital platform that would allow employers to hire foreign workers directly, bypassing private recruitment agents that have long dominated the system. The initiative, disclosed by Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, is aimed at cutting recruitment costs, curbing worker exploitation, and improving transparency in the country’s foreign labour market. The Malaysian Reserve first reported the development. Malaysia relies heavily on foreign labour across key sectors such as construction, manufacturing, plantations, and services. However, the recruitment process has for years been mediated by agents and middlemen, a model that authorities now admit has created…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja (Aruse I), has expressed strong displeasure over the continued practice of open cattle grazing in Ibadanland, describing it as illegal and unacceptable. The monarch’s position was made known in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade, shortly after a meeting with members of the Olubadan-in-Council and the executive members of the Ijaye Farm Settlers Association at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. Speaking at the meeting, Oba Ladoja said: “Open cattle grazing is not only illegal but also prohibited in Ibadanland and Oyo State…