The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has distributed agricultural inputs to farmers in Kwara State to boost food production and address the country’s food crisis. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abba Kyari, said the intervention was aimed at supporting farmers and increasing food production nationwide. Kyari, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Abdulmalik Abdulganiy, said the present administration was committed to achieving the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the goal of zero hunger. “We are determined to achieve the SDGs, especially the goal of zero hunger, while…
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The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) says Nigerian software developers have recorded major milestones, with locally developed applications generating more than one million dollars in sales across domestic and regional markets. The Director-General of NOTAP, Dr Obiageli Amadiobi, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Amadiobi said the achievement reflects the growing strength of Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem and demonstrates how local innovation is driving digital growth. She attributed the progress to targeted support initiatives implemented by NOTAP to build developers’ capacity, protect intellectual property and link innovators to market opportunities. According to…
No fewer than 3,343 men have received free surgical treatment for hydrocele, a disease that causes scrotal swelling, improving their health, restoring dignity and reducing stigma. This was disclosed by Joy Tarbo, Communications Associate at Sightsavers Nigeria, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja ahead of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, observed annually on Jan. 30. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 110 million people in Nigeria remain at risk of lymphatic filariasis (LF), with an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of affected individuals—mostly men—living with hydrocele. Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by…
A report by the Society for Family Health (SFH) says its 2025 malaria intervention programme in seven states protected more than 49 million Nigerians through integrated prevention campaigns. The report, made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, said the intervention combined the distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC). It said the campaigns were implemented during the peak malaria transmission period to enhance population-level protection, particularly among children under five years. According to the 2025 World Malaria Report, Nigeria recorded the highest malaria burden globally, with an estimated 68.46 million cases and accounting for about 30.3…
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to develop technical standards that embed privacy-by-design principles in engineering projects. The NIEEE President, Dr Felix Adegboye, stated this at a hybrid national technical discourse themed “Your Data, Your Power: Engineers Protecting the Future in an AI World,” organized to commemorate Data Privacy Day 2026. Data Privacy Day is observed annually on Jan. 28 to mark the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty on data protection and privacy in the digital age. Adegboye said…
The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS), Professor Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has commended the management and staff for their sustained commitment to the growth and development of the institution. Professor Bunza gave the commendation during a Senate meeting held at the university on Wednesday, noting that the steady progress recorded by NWUS is the result of collective effort and shared dedication among staff. According to him, the Founder of Northwest University Sokoto, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, considers members of staff as critical partners in the university’s growth and success. “The Founder’s passion for higher education is evident.…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has reacted to the demise of a prince of the Royal Family of Lagos, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. In a personally signed statement issued on Wednesday night and titled “The Passage of Otunba Adekunle Ojora,” the former General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army, described the late prince as a “veteran journalist and boardroom titan.” He said:“The State and, in particular, the Lagos Islanders have lost a very important elder of Lagos State, a prince of the Royal House of Lagos, the elder statesman, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Lisa of…
The Government of Japan and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have signed an Arrangement Letter to implement a 50,000-dollar flood resilience project in Niger State. The project aims to strengthen long-term societal stability and reduce the impact of climate-induced flooding. The signing ceremony for the project, titled “Strengthening Flood Resilience in Nigeria to Foster Long-Term Societal Stability, with Focus on Niger State,” was held on Wednesday in Abuja. The ceremony marked the formal launch of a 12-month implementation period in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking at the event, the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria,…
Ms Rukayat Moisemhe Abu, a correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has won the 2025 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Media Personality Award. The President of MAN, Francis Meshioye, announced the award on Wednesday in Lagos during the 10th edition of the MAN Media Personality of the Year Award Ceremony and 2026 Presidential Luncheon. Meshioye lauded Abu for her in-depth and meticulous reportage throughout 2025, describing her work as a reflection of dedication, professionalism, and a strong understanding of Nigeria’s industrial landscape. He said Abu emerged winner in the online media category, giving NAN pride of place. According…
Aiyedatiwa, represented by his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the First Quarter 2026 Task Force Committee meeting on primary healthcare services held in Akure. The governor described primary healthcare as not merely a policy objective but a moral obligation, particularly in delivering healthcare services to women, children, the elderly, and residents of rural and underserved communities. According to him, primary healthcare plays a critical role in reducing preventable deaths, improving health outcomes, and achieving universal health coverage. He said the state government had recorded notable achievements in the sector, especially in facility assessment, workforce engagement,…