In trying to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the quality of locally produced rice, Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, in collaboration with AGRA, has trained key actors across the rice value chain on modern post-harvest handling techniques. By Anna Moses The one-day capacity building workshop which held at the company’s head office, brought together farmers, aggregators, processors and other market participants from Niger and Kaduna States. With the theme “Profile Market Actors and Training on Post-Harvest Handling,” the workshop focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge and practical skills to boost the competitiveness of rice produced within the region. …
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Oba Oluwambe Ojagbohunmi, the traditional ruler of Ayetoro Community in Ondo State, has called on coastal communities across the Niger Delta to unite in addressing the growing threat of ocean encroachment. Ojagbohunmi, the Ogeloyinbo of Ayetoro, made the call on Saturday at a coastal communities interface organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in Yenagoa. He said coastline settlements in the Niger Delta must defend their environment by adopting sustainable measures to curb ocean encroachment and preserve their heritage. The monarch noted that rising sea levels and associated coastal erosion pose an existential threat to the culture and…
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Alumni Forum, Abuja Chapter, has called for greater unity among graduates to enhance their impact on the institution and its students. The appeal was made on Saturday in Abuja during the 9th edition of the forum’s quarterly walkout and networking event, tagged “Reawakening Walk 2.0.” President of the forum, Shettima Kukawa, urged all UNIMAID graduates residing in Abuja to identify with the association, unite, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the university. Kukawa said the reawakening walk was designed to mobilize members and encourage active participation. “There is a need for all of us…
The UN Women has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening policy frameworks, enhancing digital safety, and promoting accountability for online harms in Nigeria. Ms Nyara Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support at UN Women, stated this on Saturday in Abuja during a press conference marking her high-level mission to Nigeria and the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Gumbonzvanda said the visit aimed to deepen partnerships, reinforce national leadership, and accelerate collective action to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. “A critical area of concern remains technology-facilitated GBV, which is rising globally and…
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa, has announced plans to establish a regulatory body to oversee private healthcare facilities and ensure they meet operational standards. Obasa disclosed this during a Gala and Awards Ceremony organized by the Lagos State branch of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) on Saturday. He said the initiative aims to guarantee patient safety and quality care across the state, given the large number of private healthcare institutions. “We have received complaints where the health of many people was badly managed. But we don’t want that to continue,” he said. The Speaker…
The Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with development partners, has mobilized 1,997 vaccination teams for the November integrated polio campaign across all Local Government Areas of the state. Dr. Murtala Salahudeen, Incident Manager of the State Polio Emergency Operations Centre, disclosed this on Saturday in Gusau during a media dialogue organized to sensitize journalists ahead of the exercise. The dialogue, convened by the State Primary Health Care Board with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed to strengthen communication around the upcoming immunization activities. Salahudeen said the teams would vaccinate children against measles, rubella and…
The Sokoto State Government has been urged to fully take ownership of HIV programmes by providing health kits, drugs, and other essential commodities to ensure uninterrupted treatment for people living with HIV in the state. The State Coordinator of the Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN), Muhammad Garba, made the call during a HIV sensitization programme for students of Federal Government College (FGC) Sokoto. The event, held to commemorate the 2025 World AIDS Day, was organized by CiSHAN in collaboration with BUA Cement Company, in Sokoto. Garba noted that the global HIV response has suffered major setbacks following the…
Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has uncovered and intercepted Cocaine weighing 25.5kg onboard a Brazilian ship MV San Anthonio. CSC Isah Sulaiman, spokesman of the command disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. According to Suleiman, the illicit drugs were packaged in 24 parcels and hidden in five bags found aboard the ship during customs intelligence led checks which resulted in the detention of the ship. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port command, lauded the discovery which he described as a fallout of the robust synergy between the NCS and the…
The National Association of Electronic Media Presenters of Nigeria (NAEMPON), Imo Chapter, has conferred an award of “Exceptional Public Service” on Gov. Hope Uzodinma for his avowed fight against drug abuse. The state Chairman of the group, Mr Jerry Osuji, presented the award to the governor in Owerri on Saturday. In a speech, Osuji said that the award was an acknowledgment of his unwavering commitment to combating narcotics and drug trafficking and securing a drug-free future for Imo youths and communities. “Under your leadership, the Imo Government has intensified awareness campaigns, collaborated with law enforcement agencies, and established rehabilitation centres to…
The World Bank Group, global partners and countries on Saturday announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. A statement by the World Bank Online Media Briefing Centre said 15 countries introduced National Health Compacts, outlining practical five-year reforms aimed to expand primary healthcare, improve affordability and support job-rich economic growth. The statement said that since the goal was set in April 2024, the Bank and partners had supported countries to provide quality and affordable care to 375 million people. It said work was underway with roughly 45 countries…