Stakeholders at the 4th Annual Conference of the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan, on Monday affirmed the transformative role of digital technology in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The conference was themed “Innovating for the Future: Integrating Science, Smart Agriculture and Emerging Technologies for Sustainability and Global Prosperity”. Guest speaker Prof. Babasola Olugasa, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI), said internet connectivity is becoming an important means for farmers to access agricultural information. According to him, the digital space is bringing markets, financial services, extension advice and livelihood opportunities to farmers. “Globally, digital…
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Farmers in Bauchi have adopted various food storage and preservation methods for both consumption and planting. In separate interviews on Monday in Bauchi, the farmers said they cultivate rice, maize, beans, groundnut, millet, soya beans and Bambara nuts. Hauwa Dauda, a 65-year-old farmer, said she had been farming for over 50 years. She stores her produce for household consumption and for planting the following season. “After I harvest my grains from the farm, I put them in storage bags and add a chemical tablet commonly called a bomb. “This tablet preserves the grains for as long as I want and…
The Federal Government has described livestock production as key to sustainable retirement, self-employment, wealth creation, economic development and food security. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said this on Monday in Abuja at the presentation of Guide to Self-Employment and Sustainable Retirement Plan through Livestock Production and the Dr Gabriel Ugwu Knowledge Platform. The book was authored by animal scientist Dr Gabriel Ugwu. Maiha was represented at the event by Prof. Eustace Iyayi, his Special Assistant on Feed and Fodder Development. According to him, the establishment of the ministry by President Bola Tinubu two years ago was a deliberate…
Germany is partnering with the Federal Government to implement the Kampala Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Agenda through stronger policy coordination. The support will ensure proper alignment and state-level implementation of Nigeria’s agrifood system priorities. The CAADP is Africa’s policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security, nutrition, economic growth and prosperity. The German support was disclosed at the Annual Community of Practice Meeting of Commissioners of Agriculture, Health, Environment, Commerce and Rural Development on Monday in Maiduguri. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said the Community of Practice provided an important mechanism for…
Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged women to take breast cancer screening seriously, emphasising that early detection can make the difference between life and death for many patients. Soludo made the call in a message on Monday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urging women to spread awareness and pay closer attention to their health and wellbeing nationwide. She said breast cancer was not a death sentence when detected early, noting that regular self-examination, timely medical screening and prompt attention to unusual changes could save many lives. “We must break the silence, encourage one another and…
The Chinese community in Nigeria has donated eight laptops to Nigerian teachers to support education and strengthen Nigeria-China relations. A member of the community, Ming Zhao, disclosed this during the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration on Monday in Abuja. Zhao described the donation as a practical expression of appreciation for teachers and their contributions to national development. “Teachers are the backbone of society. Their influence goes beyond the classroom to shaping knowledge, values and the next generation of citizens,” he said. He said his appreciation of teachers was also personal, recalling that his mother and grandfather were both teachers. According…
The Oyo State Government has distanced itself from the abandoned 80-bed Mother and Child Specialist Hospital in Pakiotan, Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, saying the facility was never built or handed over to the state. The government described as misleading reports linking it to the non-utilisation of the hospital. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Dotun Oyelade. Oyelade clarified that the hospital is a Federal Government project facilitated by the former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare, and inaugurated on May 27, 2023.…
Lack of awareness among residents and food vendors is undermining Lagos’ initiative to encourage the proper disposal of used cooking oil. Some residents and vendors told reporters in separate interviews on Monday in Lagos that they were unaware of available collection incentives. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) unveiled a household-focused used cooking oil collection initiative in February to curb pollution and improve public health. The initiative, known as Ororo Waste, also aims to create economic opportunities through used cooking oil recovery across the state. It was launched in collaboration with Ororo Waste Management, with the support of the…
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Nigerian Chapter, has urged Lagos residents to embrace technology deployed by the state government to address the waste disposal crisis in the state. Its President, Mr Sherif Daramola, made the call in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. Daramola was referring to the Citi Monitor application developed by the Lagos State Government to report environmental challenges requiring government attention. The state government inaugurated the localised Citi Monitor application in 2021 alongside the Enterprise Environmental Monitoring Infrastructure Information System. The government designed the application to enable residents to report and monitor environmental infractions,…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to seek immediate medical care for suspected cases of meningitis to stem the scourge. The agency warned that bacterial meningitis could kill within 24 hours. Sarah Ogodo, Head of Communication and Media, NOA Jigawa Directorate, said this in a statement on Monday in Dutse as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Meningitis Day. The theme of the day is “Now Is the Time for Action,” as part of the global campaign to defeat meningitis by 2030. Ogodo said meningitis could initially resemble malaria or flu, making early recognition and prompt…