In a defining moment for global agri-tech innovation, UjuziKilimo, an Agri-Intelligence company, officially launches SoilPal Pro, the world’s first smartphone-connected spectral soil sensor. Designed to deliver laboratory-grade soil intelligence to the palm of every farmer. Delivering instant, data-validated insights on soil health, redefining how soil intelligence is accessed and applied across the globe. Reimagining Soil Intelligence for a Connected World SoilPal Pro challenges the outdated assumption that soil testing must be slow, expensive, and centralized. Redefining what farmers, agribusinesses, and governments can expect from soil intelligence. By combining visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectroscopy, AI-powered machine-learning analytics, and cloud connectivity, SoilPal…
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The Gombe State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has begun revitalising three primary healthcare facilities in Akko, Kwami, and Dukku Local Government Areas (LGAs). Dr Habu Dahiru, the state’s Commissioner of Health, made the announcement on Wednesday during a ceremony marking the official handover of the facilities to contractors. He said the government was focusing on upgrading all primary healthcare centres, as they served as the first point of care for patients in communities. Dahiru explained that the revitalisation aimed to bring the facilities to level two standards, including climate-friendly structures, staff quarters, water supply,…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria has recorded 1.4 million metric tons of local fish production, marking a significant boost to the country’s fisheries sector. Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the 4th Quarter 2025 Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting of the ministry with the theme; “Positioning Nigerian Marine and Blue Economy for Investment, Innovation and Expansion.’’ The minister said that local fish production had risen from 1.1 million to 1.4 million metric tons, reflecting efforts to boost domestic output, reduce imports, and enhance food security. “I am pleased to report that local…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has seized contraband goods with the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1,586,008,982 in various locations in the state. Mr Oladapo Afeni, the Area Comptroller, made this known at a news conference on Wednesday in Idiroko. Afeni explained that on Dec.12, the command intercepted an Iveco truck with registration number RMY 354 XA, laden with 4,998 cartons of Dogs brand Spaghetti of 10kg each. He added that other seizure was 419 cartons of Oba brand Spaghetti of 10kg each, illegally imported from Turkey. The area comptroller added that on Dec.…
The Federal Government, on Wednesday in Katsina, unveiled a Presidential Executive Order prohibiting exportation of wood and allied products across the country. The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, said that the order, tagged: “Presidential Executive Order on Prohibition of Exportation of Wood and Allied Products, 2025, was signed by the President Bola Tinubu. He said that henceforth, exportation of wood, charcoal and other allied products are prohibited across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was in Katsina for the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment (NCE). According to the minister, the…
The Federal Government has trained 150 health personnel on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance cancer treatment and management in Gombe State. The three-day training exercise is being implemented through the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT). Its Director-General, Prof. Usman Aliyu, said this at the inauguration of the exercise on Wednesday in Gombe. He said the institute expanded the scope of the exercise to 150 from the initial 90 participants in view of interests shown by the health personnel in the state. Represented by Prof. Adamu Danladi, a consultant with NICRAT, Aliyu said the exercise was part…
The Kaduna State Nutrition Officer (SNO), Ramatu Musa, says a total of 30,089 children across all the 23 local government areas in the state were successfully cured of ‘Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in 2025′. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this feat was achieved through the stete’s Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) services. Musa, however, said a total of 60,193 children with SAM were admitted across the 23 LGAs of the state in 2025 The SNO, represented by Jibril Isah, stated this on Tuesday in Kaduna, while presenting the State of “Nutrition in Kaduna’ at a one-day…
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Angolan Bengo Province on cooperation in agriculture, mining and education. Speaking shortly after the signing in Lafia on Tuesday, Sule said the MoU would have a significant impact on the people of Nasarawa State once implementation begins. He explained that the state identified key areas of mutual interest after recognising the similarities between Nasarawa State and the Bengo Province. The governor commended the technical teams for their hard work in identifying areas of interest and common ground between Bengo Province in Angola and Nasarawa State. “As…
The Kaduna State Nutrition Officer (SNO), Ramatu Musa, has said that a total of 30,089 children across all 23 local government areas (LGAs) in the state were successfully treated for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in 2025. Musa, represented by Jibril Isah, disclosed this on Tuesday in Kaduna while presenting the “State of Nutrition in Kaduna” at a one-day meeting with the First Lady of Kaduna State and spouses of the 23 LGA chairmen. The meeting was organized to strengthen advocacy, leadership commitment, and resource mobilization for effective nutrition interventions at the grassroots level. She said the achievement was made possible…
Microsoft on Tuesday said its longstanding partnership with the Federal Government has delivered digital training to over four million Nigerians since 2021. The disclosure was made by Nonye Ujam, Director for Government Affairs at Microsoft for West Africa, during a media roundtable in Lagos. Ujam said the milestone underscores Nigeria’s commitment to thriving in the digital economy. She added that recent figures show 350,000 individuals have actively participated in Microsoft’s specialized student programmes, with 63,000 completing specific training pathways and 43,000 receiving global certification. The executive also announced additional training for 350,000 Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills as part…