The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has urged young Nigerians to take active roles in confronting corruption. HEDA’s Executive Secretary, Mr Sulaiman Arigbabu, made the call on Tuesday during the unveiling of the ninth edition of “100 High Profile Corruption Cases in Nigeria” in Lagos. He said corruption in Nigeria, though tragic, often unites those who engage in it across several divides. Arigbabu noted that corruption touches many sectors and involves professionals including doctors, lawyers, accountants and journalists. “Corruption, in its dark way, appears to unite those who harm the country,” he said, adding that perpetrators cooperate across tribal,…
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Dr Abiodun Sanni, National Project Coordinator of the Federal Government/IFAD Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), says the project has increased household incomes of beneficiaries by 50 per cent. Sanni made the disclosure at the Federal Government/IFAD-LIFE-ND High-Level Event on Scaling Up Youth Agripreneurship for Food Systems Transformation on Tuesday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), IFAD and the LIFE-ND programme. He presented a paper titled “Key Achievements, Lessons, and Scaling-Up Strategy of the LIFE-ND Project for Sustainable Youth Agripreneurship and Food System Transformation in Nigeria.” Sanni said…
The Gombe State government has urged residents to support campaigns to end killer diseases among children in the state. Dr Nuhu Bile, State Epidemiologist at the Gombe State Ministry of Health, made the call during a media interactive session on Tuesday in Gombe. The meeting marked the commencement of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW). Bile said it was imperative for residents to continue embracing efforts by the state government and development partners to improve the health of mothers and children. He assured residents that the vaccines being administered to their children are safe and beneficial. “The…
A new multi-institutional study has shown that combining locally formulated concentrate feeds with feedlot management can substantially increase beef production while sharply reducing methane emissions in Tanzania. The findings provide fresh evidence that improved feeding systems could play a central role in shaping a more climate-smart livestock sector. The research — conducted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Tanzania’s Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Sokoine University of Agriculture, and Aarhus University — charts a practical pathway for boosting productivity and lowering emissions at scale. The Animal Performance and Methane Emissions in Feedlot vs. Traditional Pastoral Systems with Concentrate Supplementation for Tanzanian Short…
According to latest research by Research Intelo, the Global NB-IoT Agriculture Sensors market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 24.7% during the forecast period of 2024–2033. The principal driver for this robust growth is the accelerating adoption of precision agriculture technologies, which leverage NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) sensors to optimize resource usage, increase crop yields, and improve farm management efficiency. With the global agricultural sector under increasing pressure to feed a growing population while minimizing environmental impact, the integration of NB-IoT-enabled sensors provides real-time data insights, enabling smarter…
The Federal Government on Tuesday renewed calls for stronger gender diversity and expanded leadership opportunities for women in Nigerian media. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made the call at a one-day capacity-building training for female journalists in Abuja. The exercise, themed “Workplace Diversification: Advancing Female Journalists’ Role in the Newsroom,” was organized by the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). Walson-Jack, represented by the Director of Learning and Development, Elisha Benjamin, said equitable representation was critical to strengthening the nation’s media landscape. She noted that women were central to national development…
A former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, says Nigeria urgently needs scientific breakthroughs to drive sustainability and secure a better future. Nnaji, a Professor of Robotics and Engineering, stated this at the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science (NPS) Roadshow with the theme “Innovation in ICT, AI and Digital Technologies for Development” on Tuesday in Abuja. The NPS is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in partnership with Ventures Park. Nnaji, who is the Chairman of the NPS Advisory Board, said the prize had, since inception, stimulated Nigerians’ potential to contribute to knowledge and fundamental advancements in various fields. He…
Lagos State has introduced two new health insurance plans to provide diasporans and festive-season visitors with affordable, reliable medical coverage, strengthening access and reducing health risks during the high-traffic “Detty December” period. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr Emmanuella Zamba, made this known on Tuesday at the agency’s 2025 Fourth Quarter Media Parley in Lagos. Zamba said the initiative marked a major expansion of the Ilera-Eko diaspora offerings, deepening access, strengthening health financing and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). She explained that the new plans — Ilera-Eko Waka-Well and Ilera-Eko Home Konnect…
Leaders from Eastern and Southern Africa will gather in Lusaka from Dec. 11 to 12, 2025, for a landmark conference expected to produce a unified One Health Call to Action. The initiative aims to strengthen the region’s response to rising health, environmental and climate-related threats. Ms Winnie Kariuki of Global Health Strategies disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. She said the summit was taking place at a decisive moment for the region. “Hosted by the Government of Zambia in collaboration with SADC, the World Bank and the Quadripartite Alliance, the Regional One Health Conference will bring together…
The Pathfinder Women and Children Development Initiative (PWCDI), an NGO, has reactivated its response teams to address cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and strengthen community partnerships across Sokoto State. The initiative’s Facilitator, Hajia A’isha Dantsoho, disclosed this during a sensitisation lecture organised as part of activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV on Tuesday in Sokoto. Dantsoho emphasised the need for increased community engagement, educational awareness and interpersonal discussions to address the rising prevalence of GBV in society. She underscored the need for governments at all levels to prioritise the establishment of volunteer response teams to support GBV…