The Federal Government has said improving nutrition is central to human capital development and poverty reduction under the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of the current administration. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made the remarks on Thursday in Abuja at the opening of the 2025 National Micronutrient Conference. The theme of the conference is “Strengthening Resilient Systems for Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies in Nigeria.” Salako noted that micronutrient deficiencies—often described as “hidden hunger”—remain a major barrier to Nigeria’s development, particularly among children, pregnant women, and other vulnerable groups. “Poor nutrition contributes to stunted growth, weak immunity, impaired…
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The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has inaugurated the vaccination of 2,500 livestock against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Yobe State. The Director of Animal Health and Reproductive Services at the ministry, Dr Mitchell Alao, inaugurated the vaccination campaign in Damaturu on Thursday. The programme was facilitated by Messrs Astute Synergy Limited. Alao said CBPP remains one of the most economically damaging transboundary animal diseases affecting Nigeria’s cattle population. “For years, the disease has posed a persistent threat to sustainable livestock development and market opportunities for pastoralists and cattle farmers. “Its impact—marked by reduced productivity, high mortality and severe economic…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has appointed the Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, as Chairman of a newly constituted committee on livestock development, aimed at fast-tracking reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector. The decision was taken on Wednesday at the 155th meeting of NEC, which was held virtually and chaired by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Speaking at the meeting, the Vice President said the appointment reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to finding a practical, enduring and nationally accepted solution to the long-standing farmer -herder crisis, which he described as central to achieving food security.…
As the world increasingly becomes a digital community, internet access has shifted from a luxury to a necessity. Rights activists insist that access to the internet should be recognized as a basic human right, noting that without it, other rights are weakened. Internet access underpins freedom of expression, education, economic and political participation, and democratic accountability. Its absence risks marginalizing vulnerable groups and excluding them from critical societal functions. “The internet is the backbone of modern communication, enabling citizens to exercise rights such as freedom of expression, access to information, and participation in public life,” experts say. “Denying or limiting…
The Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors (GMLD), Lagos State Chapter, has appealed to the Lagos State Government to intervene and resolve the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The appeal was made in a statement jointly signed by the Guild’s Chairman, Mr. Adekoya Julius, and Secretary-General, Dr. Leo Aniakor, on Thursday in Lagos. The Guild expressed concern over the growing impact of the strike on healthcare delivery across the state. “The withdrawal of services at screening centres has significantly constrained critical laboratory testing required for safe blood transfusion and effective patient management,” the statement said. “These…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has described Nigeria’s shift to a paperless civil service as a “defining milestone” in the nation’s journey toward modern governance. Speaking at the Paperless Civil Service Gala and Awards Night in Abuja, Akume said the move away from manual documentation is more than a technical upgrade, calling it a cultural revolution aimed at eliminating bureaucracy and enhancing transparency. “The transition to paperless work processes is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in culture, mindset, and service delivery. It represents efficiency over bureaucracy, transparency over…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for urgent action to retain medical professionals in the country amid rising global mobility and migration pressures. The call was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), held in Abuja. The theme of the AGM and Scientific Conference was “Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System: The Role of Resident Doctors in an Era of Global Mobility.” Prof. Titus Ibekwe, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, said efforts were ongoing to strengthen the health sector…
Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health system. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer Health Fellowship, organized by Women in Global Health Nigeria. In her welcome address, the Co-founder and Chapter Lead of Women in Global Health Nigeria, Dr Peju Adeniran, said the fellowship was established to address the persistent exclusion of women’s voices from leadership spaces. “This fellowship responds to the status quo where not enough women…
The Katsina State Government says its environmental policies are already transforming the lives of citizens, driven by a strong and sustained partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Katsina by the Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal-Jobe, at the opening of the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting. Lawal-Jobe said the collaboration had strengthened institutional synergy, promoted national cohesion and encouraged the exchange of best environmental practices across the country. He stressed that environmental sustainability remained central to the state’s development agenda. “We recognize the critical role of environmental sustainability in achieving economic growth and…
The Katsina State Government says its environmental policies are already transforming the lives of the citizens, driven by a strong and enduring partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment. This was announced in Katsina on Wednesday, by Alhaji Farouk Lawal-Jobe, the state’s Deputy Governor, at the opening of the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE), meeting. Lawal-Jobe said that the collaboration had strengthened institutional synergy, promoted national cohesion, and encouraged the exchange of best environmental practices across the country. He stressed that environmental sustainability remained central to the state’s development agenda. “We recognise the critical role of environmental sustainability in achieving…