One of the most sustainable farming methods to counteract harmful pests in African farms is Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Introducing certain predatory insects to farming fields protects valuable crops such as cassava and maize. There are other sustainable farming practices to protect crops as well, but the primary focus should be on predatory insects. IPM is when farmers deliberately introduce certain predatory insects into crop fields to control pests without harmful pesticides. The method is more sustainable and helps African farmers avoid overuse and overreliance on toxic chemicals. The issue of pesticides is more relevant in Africa, since corporations are selling…
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IDMA Istanbul 2026, a premier event for the food and grain processing industries, is back from June 25-27, 2026, at the Istanbul Exhibition Center. The fair will showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions addressing current market needs, focusing on automation, digitalization, sustainability, energy efficiency, and food security. With over 300 exhibitors from 100+ countries and 10,000+ visitors, IDMA Istanbul 2026 offers a global platform for business, networking, and knowledge sharing. Attendees will explore new opportunities, forge partnerships, and stay updated on industry trends. As global food demand rises and sustainability requirements evolve, IDMA Istanbul 2026 bridges Europe, Middle East, Africa, and…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has reaffirmed its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol It gave the assurance amid its announced of an increase in the price of the commodity. The announcement of an increase in both the gantry and pump prices of the product was made in a statement late on Monday. According to the company, during the recent festive period, the refinery implemented a deliberate and temporary price support intervention to cushion Nigerians at a time of heightened household spending. It said this marked the second…
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods—including automobiles and pharmaceuticals—from 15 per cent to 25 per cent, citing South Korea’s failure to fully implement last year’s bilateral trade agreement. In a Truth Social post late Monday, Trump wrote, “South Korea’s Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States. The rates are going up because the Korean Legislature hasn’t enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative.” The increase comes after South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sought to re-establish closer economic ties with China, Seoul’s second-largest trading…
The French National Assembly has passed a landmark bill imposing a near-total ban on social media access for users under the age of 15, following Australia’s recent decision to force Meta to delete more than 4.5 million accounts belonging to under-16s. The legislation, tabled on Monday and approved by a vote of 116 to 23, will now proceed to the Senate for further debate and approval. French President Emmanuel Macron, who has strongly championed the measure, hailed the vote as a decisive step to protect children and teenagers from excessive screen time and harmful online content. In a post on…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community development and youth empowerment with the donation of educational and hygiene materials to pupils of Wesley Nursery and Primary School in the Makoko Waterfront Community, Lagos, under its Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). The FHHP outreach was led by the Bank’s Risk Management Directorate as part of a “Back to School” intervention aimed at improving learning conditions and promoting personal hygiene among children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved waterfront communities. Through the FHHP, staff receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute projects identified in response to their…
A research think tank, Community-Led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems (CHORUS), has called on Africa and Asia to urgently build resilient health systems in the face of projected population surges. The CHORUS Urban Health Consortium, which operates in Bangladesh, Ghana, Nepal, and Nigeria, said the move is necessary to tackle challenges posed by rapid urban population growth and high disease burdens across the continents. The call was made in a statement by Nigeria’s Country Lead, Prof. Obinna Onwujekwe, on Monday in Abuja. Onwujekwe said research findings project that urban population growth in Africa and Asia could reach 90 per…
Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, said its network suffered 9,218 fibre cuts in 2025, highlighting persistent weaknesses in the country’s telecom infrastructure. Theft and vandalism affected 211 sites by the end of November, further straining service reliability. In a post revealed on its social media page titled “MTN Nigeria 2025 Wrapped”, CEO Karl Olutokun Toriola noted that each disruption interrupted services relied upon daily by millions of Nigerians, underscoring the challenges of maintaining a resilient digital network. “Over 85 million subscribers chose us by the end of September 2025,” Dr Toriola said. “With growth comes greater responsibility. The fibre cuts,…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the joint ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The NLC and TUC had given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum, starting from January 23, to implement the 2021 report of a Technical Committee on adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The unions also threatened to mobilize a nationwide strike across both public and private health sectors if the government failed to act. Speaking at a news briefing in Gusau on Monday, NMA…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to maintain focus on the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) process to address concerns in the health sector. The association described the CBA as the “appropriate, lawful, and structured platform” for resolving issues related to remuneration, welfare, and industrial relations in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. NMA National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Mannir Bature, made the statement on Monday in Abuja. According to the association, the CBA framework provides a unique opportunity for sustainable solutions, with all relevant stakeholders adequately represented. The NMA warned that fragmented interventions driven by pressure rather…