The Federal Government has called for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into environmental health operations to enhance national safety and economic development. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), made the appeal on Wednesday at a four-day National Workshop and Training organized by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in Abuja. The training, held in collaboration with Afri Tourism Investment Ltd, focused on “AI-Driven Operations and Predictive Analytics: Building a Safer, Healthier and Sustainable Nation.” Akume was represented at the event by Mr Ifiok Abia, Director of Political and Economic Affairs in the SGF’s…
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Prof. Lateef Sanni, Executive Director of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), has emphasised that the health of stored agricultural products is central to sustainable national development. He made the statement on Wednesday in Ibadan at a public lecture held in honor of the renowned agricultural entomologist, the late Prof. Anthony Youdeowei. The lecture was organized by the Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, University of Ibadan (UI). Represented by NSPRI Zonal Coordinator Dr Mariam Aremu, Sanni noted that the journey to national prosperity must extend from production to the effective preservation and management of harvested products. He…
The Imo State Government, in collaboration with key stakeholders, on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by 2030. The declaration followed the adoption of a communique and the signing of a public pledge card at a one-day stakeholders’ forum on FGM eradication held in Owerri. In her remarks, Wife of Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Mrs Chioma Uzodimma, commended UNFPA, WHO, traditional rulers and their wives, and other stakeholders for their dedication to combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV). She acknowledged the harmful effects of FGM and emphasized the need for collective action to eradicate the practice. “FGM is violence.…
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) organized a two-day capacity-building workshop for teachers in Enugu State on the newly approved National Curriculum integrating Trafficking in Persons (TIP) education. Funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the training brought together teachers from selected schools to strengthen early prevention of human trafficking among children. In her opening remarks, Head of ICMPD Nigeria Office, Ms Isabelle Wolfsgruber, described human trafficking as one of the most alarming threats confronting children in Nigeria. She noted that more…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, empowered 250 Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in Zamfara with cash grants. The initiative targets physically challenged veterans from the military, police, and other paramilitary organizations, aiming to boost their small businesses. It also marks the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), observed annually on December 3 under the theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” The observance, promoted by the United Nations since 1992, seeks to raise awareness of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has restated his administration’s commitment to dismantling all forms of barriers limiting the full participation of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in society. The governor made this known in a goodwill message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The message was issued through his Special Assistant on Persons with Disabilities, Mr David Anyaele. Describing the annual observance as an opportunity to deepen understanding of disability issues, Otti said it underscores the rights of PWDs and the benefits of integrating them fully into political, economic, social and cultural life. “We…
The Federal Government has earned N7 billion from hydropower and agro-allied concessions while expanding irrigable land nationwide to 154,000 hectares, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has said. He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement on the achievements of the ministry’s projects and programmes. Utsev said the 40-megawatt Kashimbilla Hydropower Plant and the Kashimbilla Integrated Cargo and Agro-Allied Airport were concessioned in full compliance with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Act, 2005. He added that additional concession agreements are being finalized for the Farin Ruwa, Katsina-Ala, Dasin Hausa, Manya and…
Go After Care Initiative, an NGO, has urged governments at all levels to strengthen support for the palliative care system to help reduce preventable deaths among cancer patients. The Coordinator of the organization, Mrs Ufeoma Nehemiah, made the appeal on Wednesday during a sensitization programme on palliative care at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat in Lagos. She explained that palliative care for cancer patients is a specialized medical service focused on improving quality of life by managing symptoms such as pain, stress and other side effects of the illness and its treatment. “This is an NGO that is not only…
An endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana, has advised diabetic patients to include Bambara nut in their diets to promote a healthier lifestyle. Mugana gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi. He said the nutritional content of the grain makes it suitable for diabetic patients, as it does not elevate blood sugar levels. “The Bambara nut contains fibre, minerals and vitamins. “The high fibre content ensures that sugar is released into the bloodstream slowly,” he said. According to him, the nut is also rich in protein, which supports weight loss, and contains…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the Federal Government is leveraging technology to strengthen governance and protect vulnerable communities in the country. Yilwatda made this known in a communiqué signed by Chukwuemeka Okafor, General Conference Chair for the 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Summit, held in Abuja. The summit, themed: ‘Connecting the Unconnected: Bridging Digital Frontiers’, brought together global technology leaders, telecom CEOs, international development institutions, and regulators to accelerate efforts toward universal broadband access across Africa. The APC chairman explained that digital infrastructure such as…