The Federal Government has called for intensified Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to revitalize 38 moribund livestock legacy facilities across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The call was made by Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, at a Specialized Training on Public-Private Partnerships organized by the ministry on Monday in Abuja. Maiha identified some of the facilities targeted for revival to include Milk Collection Centres, Cattle Multiplication Centres, Goat and Sheep Breeding Centres, Pig Progeny Centres, and Tanneries. The Federal Government’s livestock sub-sector strategic plan, running from 2025 to 2030, aims to increase the sector’s GDP contribution from $32 billion to…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to rehabilitate 11 primary healthcare facilities to improve access to quality healthcare services in Bauchi State. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Bauchi, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with officials of the state Primary Healthcare Development Agency (PHCDA) and representatives from the eight participating local government councils. She said the PHCDA had formally handed over the facilities to UNICEF for revitalization, which is scheduled to be completed within three months. The project will cover service delivery points, water supply, and solarisation of the facilities. Rafique urged…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), in collaboration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), has officially handed over the upgraded National External Quality Assessment Laboratory (NEQAL) in Zaria, Kaduna State. The initiative is a strategic effort to strengthen Nigeria’s laboratory diagnostics, disease prevention, and quality assurance systems. Speaking at the handover ceremony on Monday, the Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, said the facility was upgraded with support from the Global Fund. Represented by Mustapha Ya’u, Acting Director of Finance and Accounts at NACA, Ilori described the project as a significant step toward enhancing…
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) has announced plans to digitize water use licensing and monitoring as part of reforms introduced within the first 100 days of its Executive Director, Dr Aminu Zaria. Zaria disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the commission’s achievements since he assumed office. He said the milestone reaffirmed NIWRMC’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s water resources, strengthening national water security, and advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Describing NIWRMC as Nigeria’s water regulatory authority established under the Water Resources Act, Zaria explained that the commission promotes equitable, economically and environmentally…
Stakeholders in the intellectual property (IP) sub-sector have advocated a multi-stakeholder approach to addressing the challenges facing intellectual property rights in Nigeria. They also called for increased awareness and education on intellectual property rights to curb theft and other abuses within the creative and innovation industries. The stakeholders made the call on Monday in Abuja at a report validation workshop organized by the International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR) and Africa International Trade and Commerce Research (AITCR). It was reported that intellectual property rights remain a major challenge for creative industry players in Nigeria, where, despite regulatory…
An NGO, Spotlight for Transparency and Accountability, has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application, “Bayani.AI,” to support the tracking of local governments’ budgets, statutory allocations and revenue. It was reported that the application was developed in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation and other development partners. Speaking at the launch of the AI system in Damaturu on Monday, the NGO’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Muazu Modu, said the application would help reformers and citizen journalists hold public officials accountable. According to him, the application provides the public with real-time access to extensive information on the activities of the country’s 774…
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) on Monday donated hair dryers, sewing and grinding machines to 300 women and youths in his senatorial district. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North senatorial district, said that the items donated were to expose the beneficiaries to some sources of income. The senator, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Victor Oshioke, said that the items were meant for them to start their own businesses in order to help them earn a living. “Empowering the constituents will further enhance livelihoods and create sustainable opportunities for the people. “We are committed to your welfare through championing…
Some mothers in Gombe State have commended the state government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for inaugurating an integrated health campaign aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality. The mothers gave the commendation in interviews with reporters on Monday during an inspection visit by journalists to healthcare facilities within the Gombe metropolis. It was gathered that the Gombe State Government recently inaugurated a five-day National Immunization Plus Days campaign in collaboration with the Federal Government and UNICEF, with support from other development partners. The campaign, which was launched in Swa community in Balanga Local Government Area, also marked…
The Oyo state government has began subsiding some food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items for its workers. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ibadan. Oyelade said the initiative was part of the state government’s efforts “to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season. “The intervention aligns with the welfare-driven agenda of the state government, aimed at improving the standard of living of workers and promoting food affordability.” According…
The Managing Director of Tinapa Business Resort, Dr Francis Ekom, says the business and leisure hub with Free Trade Zone status has the potential of generating no fewer than 12,000 jobs when fully operational. Ekom made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. The MD said a lot of effort has gone into repositioning the resort for investors and also to avoid past mistakes that necessitated taking over of the complex by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). While noting that there have been interest from several investors, Ekom said…