Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says the state, in collaboration with Silvex International, a leading rice processing company, will launch the Nasarawa State branded rice on Dec. 17. Sule disclosed this at the State Executive Council Meeting on Monday in Lafia where the product was also presented by the company. According to the governor, the state government is partnering with the company to buy rice paddy from the state-owned farm located in Jangwa and Agwatashi, boundary between Awe and Obi Local Government Areas, to process and market it. He said that the company would brand the processed rice as…
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The Abia Government, in partnership with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has commenced the construction of a 7.5 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) 33/11 Kilo Volt (KV) injection substation in Umuahia. Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate and External Communications, NDPHC made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Ojor said that Gov.Alex Otti while performing the groundbreaking ceremony, described the project as a transformative initiative that would significantly boost power supply and enhance distribution reliability across the state. According to him, the new infrastructure marks the beginning of a broader effort to modernise Abia’s power network. “The…
The Federal Government on Monday unveiled three new national education policies, shifting the sector’s focus from policy formulation to practical implementation. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the unveiling in Abuja, said the ministry had adopted an 80 per cent implementation and 20 per cent policy development model in line with international standards. Alausa stressed that Nigeria’s education reforms must now translate into measurable outcomes across all states. He also appreciated development partners, including UNESCO, UNICEF, and others, for their continued support of Nigeria’s education sector. He stated that the new policies would either improve existing ones or…
The Abia State Deaf Association (ABSDA) on Monday, urged the state government to include sign language as a compulsory subject at all levels of education in the state. The association made this known in Umuahia, during a rally and advocacy, held as part of activities to mark its Deaf Awareness Week 2025. The ABSDA Chairman, Mr Emenike Amakwe, made the request, when the group visited the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. He noted that the inclusion of sign language into schools’ curriculum, will better facilitate the integration of deaf children into the society. Amakwe said that such gesture will help them…
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), says 32 students will graduate with First Class degrees during its 14th convocation ceremonies scheduled for Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, announced this on Monday at a pre-convocation press briefing held in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. He said this year’s convocation will feature the award of Bachelor’s and Higher Degrees, as well as Postgraduate Diplomas. “For this 14th Convocation, a total of 5,799 students from our various faculties and the Postgraduate School will be conferred with their degrees,” he said. According to him,…
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has convened a multi-stakeholder review and validation workshop to update and strengthen the National Biotechnology Policy and reposition Nigeria for active participation in the global bioeconomy. The two-day workshop, holding from December 8 to 9, 2025, in Abuja, brings together government officials, researchers and experts to assess existing policy frameworks and ensure the revised document aligns with emerging scientific priorities. Declaring the workshop open on Monday, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kinsley Udeh, said a modern biotechnology policy must be adaptive and forward-looking, capable of responding to rapid developments in…
Jibrin Ndace, Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has urged the Federal Government to treat blood donation as a national emergency, highlighting the urgent need for stronger national commitment. He warned that Nigeria’s current blood supply remains far below population requirements, stressing that inadequate availability continues to endanger lives and strain the healthcare system. Ndace made the call on Monday at a media meeting themed “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary Blood Donation” held in Abuja to commemorate National Blood Donor Day 2025. The event, organized by the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), brought together editors, broadcast…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 1.5 million doses of vitamin A to the Bauchi State government to strengthen children’s immune systems and promote healthy growth. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, made the disclosure on Monday during the inauguration of the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) in Bauchi. She was represented by Jackson Martins, UNICEF Nutrition Officer. Rafique said the UN agency also provided 47,000 bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to address maternal and child mortality in the state. She described vitamin A as a vital micronutrient for child growth and…
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has begun its pre-midterm review to assess progress since its implementation across the 19 participating states in Nigeria. Dr. Ibrahim Kabir, Chairman of State Coordinators of ACReSAL, said the review aims to evaluate performance and provide feedback to the federal project management unit for onward communication to the World Bank. He made the disclosure on Monday in Jos during the opening of the eight-day pre-midterm review meeting. Kabir, who also serves as ACReSAL State Coordinator in Bauchi, explained that the project, which began three years ago, has a six-year lifespan. He noted…
Stakeholders have called on the media to intensify advocacy for regular voluntary blood donation to address Nigeria’s critical blood supply shortage and save the lives of mothers, children, and emergency patients. The appeal was made during the National Media Stakeholders meeting held on Monday in Abuja, as part of the 2025 National Blood Donor Day celebrations organized by the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA). Themed “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary Blood Donation,” the event highlighted the importance of human-centred reporting to inspire citizens to donate blood voluntarily, consistently, and safely across the country. Prof. Muhammad Pate, Minister…