The Lagos State Government (LASG) has assured residents that the establishment of new dump sites will not negatively impact host communities. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance on Saturday during an inspection tour of the Olusosun and Soluos 2 and 3 landfill sites. Wahab said the government was transitioning from a linear waste management model to an environmentally friendly and sustainable system. “We are moving from a linear waste management system to a proper waste management system that is environmentally friendly and sustainable, in a way that waste is now seen as a…
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The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has supported no fewer than 477,284 smallholder farmers across the 44 local government areas of the state under its crop component, implemented by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA). Abdulrasheed Kofar-Mata, the Project Coordinator, disclosed this during the distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment to beneficiaries in Kano. He said the intervention had driven extensive agricultural transformation, strengthened food and nutrition security in the state, and achieved 86 per cent of its annual target. Kofar-Mata explained that the five-year project—funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) and the…
QNET, a direct-selling wellness company, has urged regulators and the media to clearly distinguish legitimate direct selling from scams in order to protect young Nigerians from fraudulent schemes. The Regional General Manager of QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Cherif Bassirou Abdoulaye, made the call on Saturday during a two-day QNET Product Expo in Lagos. He stressed that QNET promotes product-based entrepreneurship, not recruitment-driven schemes, and noted that the company’s name has been misused across several African countries to lure young people with false promises. “Africa needs a regulatory environment similar to mature markets in Asia and Europe to shield ambitious youths from…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) have appealed to the Lagos State Government to develop mechanisms for reducing the unit cost of blood in the state. The Lagos Chairman of NMA and ANPMP, Dr Babajide Saheed and Dr Jonathan Esegine, made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). A circular dated Nov. 15, 2024, conveyed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s approval for an increase in the cost of blood screening for transfusion transmissible infections by private healthcare facilities. The circular signed by Mrs Bukola Odoe, Special Adviser, to the Governor…
The Sterling One Foundation, in ~ with Sterling Bank and the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) have embarked on a nationwide beach and street clean-up across 17 states to tackle Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution. Speaking at Alpha Beach, in Lagos, on Saturday, the Chief Executive Officer of the Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, said the initiative seeks to address poor waste management, particularly along the nation’s coastlines. Ibekwe said the collaboration demonstrates how plastics can be recovered, recycled and converted into value, citing innovations such as Waste Bank, which allows community members to exchange plastic for financial credits to pay…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has charged African governments and industry leaders to embrace technological revolution reshaping global dynamics. Akume, who stated this at the 9th Solewani Energy Summit with the theme “Emerging Technologies and the Future of Sustainable Development in Africa,” implored African leaders not to stand on the sidelines of technological development. The SGF, represented by his Special Adviser (Technical Operations), Prof. Babatunde Bolaji Benard, said Africa’s surging population, rapid urbanisation, and intensifying energy needs demand fresh thinking and aggressive technological adoption. According to him, the the continent must not only…
A technology company, EDRIMS, has urged Nigerians to leverage digital platforms to showcase their expertise and talent to both local and international markets. Dr. Charles Edrims, Chairman and CEO of the firm, made the call on Friday in Abuja while unveiling the company’s AI-supported mobile application to the media. He said it had become essential for professionals to digitize their knowledge, experience and skills in order to earn sustainable income from the comfort of their homes. Edrims said the mobile app, which will be formally launched on Sunday, is designed to financially empower Nigerians. He also highlighted an empowerment workshop…
The Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), Dr Haruna Okai, has called for stronger commitment to tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV), related abuses, and increased investment in family planning. Okai made the call in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the Systemic Investment Plan (SIP) and “Paint It Loud” programme on Friday in Abuja. The event is part of the activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. He said PPFN takes the campaign seriously, noting that cultural norms that violate the rights of women and girls must be stopped. According to him, it…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Nigeria must prepare for high-consequence pathogens, especially “Pathogen X,” which remains a global health concern. Abayomi made the call on Friday at the close of a five-day State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS) development workshop in Lagos. Pathogen X is the name used by scientists and the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe an unknown pathogen that could emerge in the future and cause a serious international epidemic or pandemic. In February 2018, Pathogen X was added to the WHO’s Blueprint list of priority diseases for which global research…
The Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth structures across Africa through a coordinated reform process aimed at improving representation, inclusive and accountability. Mr. Moumouni Dialla, President of PYU, made this known on Friday during the West African Regional Consultation on Youth Reform in Abuja. “We observed that our youth structures must be stronger, more inclusive and more representative. That is why we began these regional consultations, and West Africa chose Nigeria as host. “We are grateful to the President and the government of Nigeria for their support, because being here feels like being in our…