The Bauchi state government has developed a solid waste management framework to improve sanitation and promote environmental sustainability. Dr. Mohammed Bose, Director-General of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), stated this on Tuesday in an interview with reporters. He explained that the framework aims to encourage private sector investment in waste collection and management to protect the environment and safeguard public health. Bose said the agency has divided Bauchi metropolis into low- and moderate-income areas to facilitate efficient waste evacuation in both zones. He added that the state government has constructed new waste collection centers in designated sites within…
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding by creating enabling environments for mothers at home, in communities, healthcare facilities, and workplaces. This was stated in a Tuesday release from the ministry’s Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Ado Bako. Bako said the call aligns with the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, themed: “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” He explained that the week is scheduled to be observed globally from August 1 to August 7. The assistant director emphasized that the theme highlights the need…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has marked the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership providing free or affordable access to scientific knowledge for researchers and institutions in over 120 countries worldwide. In a statement on Tuesday, WHO highlighted that the initiative has significantly improved access to scientific publications for researchers, educators, health professionals, and policymakers, thereby strengthening research capacity and evidence-based decision-making globally. WHO noted that Research4Life, launched in 2001 as a three-year pilot project led by WHO, has grown into one of the world’s largest and longest-running partnerships promoting equitable access to scientific research. According to WHO, independent…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasized that cybersecurity efforts across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) should be well-coordinated and not disjointed. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day cybersecurity workshop for MDAs. Organized by NITDA, the workshop was themed: “Securing Government Digital Infrastructure Through Capacity Building.” Represented by Dr. Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director of the Cybersecurity Department, Inuwa noted that exposure to cyber threats in one government agency could jeopardize others. He explained that Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation has significantly increased the country’s vulnerability to cyber attacks on government…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that two foreign currency domiciliary accounts opened for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) have remained inactive since their creation. The apex bank said the accounts, denominated in US dollars and British pounds sterling, were opened following a mandate from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), but were never activated because the council failed to complete the required documentation. The disclosure was made on Monday during a public hearing of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the existence and operations of the PFIPC. Representing the CBN,…
The Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has urged the Federal Government to play a more active role in food production, storage, and market stabilisation to curb rising tomato prices. The National President of TOPAN, Mr Oyeleke Bolajo, made the call during an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. Bolajo said government interventions, such as the distribution of fertilisers and improved seeds, had supported farmers, but more coordinated efforts were needed to meet the country’s growing food demand. He attributed persistent supply challenges to inadequate agricultural data, noting that poor planning and weak distribution of farming inputs…
Transport stakeholders say the Federal Government’s reduction in vehicle import duties has provided modest relief but is yet to transform the transport sector. The stakeholders expressed their views in separate interviews with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. They reacted to the Federal Government’s recent reduction in vehicle import duties and levies, aimed at making vehicles more affordable. They noted that exchange rate volatility, high freight costs, and multiple levies continue to undermine the expected benefits of the policy. The Chief Executive of Ojigwe Automobiles Ltd., Mr. Nwachukwu Kenneth, said the policy offered some relief but had not yet brought significant…
The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (ESA-UHC) has extended its health insurance scheme to traders in the state to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services. ESA-UHC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN) for the take-off of the scheme. Speaking at the signing event in Enugu on Monday, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of ESA-UHC, Dr. Edith Okolo, described the agreement as a landmark step towards extending healthcare services to an underserved segment of the population. Okolo said that under the agreement, every…
The Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCare) has enrolled more than 121,000 residents under its various health insurance programmes as part of efforts to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare. Mr Sulayman Abu-Bakr, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of NiCare, disclosed this on Monday in Minna during an advocacy visit to the wife of the Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago. Abu-Bakr said the beneficiaries included 80,230 vulnerable persons enrolled under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Vulnerable Group Programme. He explained that the visit was aimed at securing the support of the governor’s wife to further…
The sensitisation campaign, which began on Monday, is targeting livestock farmers in Lokoja and will run until Friday. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin, said the initiative demonstrated the administration’s commitment to modernising livestock production. He said the programme, supported by Gov. Ahmed Ododo, would strengthen food security and improve livelihoods across the livestock value chain. According to Bolarin, artificial insemination offers several advantages over natural mating, including access to superior genetics and higher milk yields. He added that the technology could also support faster animal growth, reduce disease transmission, and lower production costs…