Access to veterinary services for dairy farmers across Rwanda is set to improve following the handover of 135 motorcycles to Community Agro-Vet Entrepreneurs (CAVEs) operating in 27 districts. The motorcycles were distributed under the Rwanda Dairy Development Project Phase II (RDDP II), with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and implementation by Heifer International Rwanda. The initiative aims to strengthen last-mile delivery of animal health services, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach rural areas. The handover comes shortly after Rwanda launched the Veterinary Sanitary Mandate (VSM) policy alongside the Veterinary Registration and Licensing Module under the Agriculture Management Information System…
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Drought-resistant cassava is transforming livelihoods for farmers in Rwanda’s dry eastern regions, with growers in Nyawera Cell of Mwiri Sector, Kayonza District, recording improved harvests despite harsh climatic conditions. Through the Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project Phase II (KIIWP2), once-parched hillsides are now producing healthy cassava crops, demonstrating the power of climate-smart agriculture. The project is funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and implemented by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). KIIWP2 aims to lift 40,000 rural households out of poverty by supporting climate change adaptation, boosting food production, and increasing household…
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reaffirmed its readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment across the state during the Christmas and New Year festivities. In a statement, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the Authority had activated a comprehensive waste management plan to address the anticipated increase in waste generation across residential, commercial, and public areas, during the period. According to him, LAWMA has deployed waste evacuation trucks, personnel, and supervisory teams to strategic locations, including major highways, markets, motor parks, and other high-traffic public spaces, to ensure prompt and…
A 22-storey building housing Great Nigeria Insurance on Martins Street, Lagos Island, was engulfed by fire on Wednesday, prompting emergency response and panic in the area. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said preliminary reports indicated that the fire originated from an apartment on the fourth floor and later spread to the sixth floor before emergency responders arrived to contain it. “The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Investigations will commence after firefighting operations are concluded,” he said.…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Richard/Emem Inyang Foundation, on Wednesday conducted a free medical outreach for no fewer than 1,000 vulnerable persons in Akwa Ibom State. The outreach was held at Palmer Memorial Hospital, Ikot Usen, in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area (LGA) of the state and extended to residents of Ikot Ikpang Itam community. The exercise formed part of the foundation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Speaking with journalists during the outreach, the President of the Foundation, Mr Richard Inyang, said the programme was organized in thanksgiving to God for preserving his life and as a way of giving…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Operations Office (LOO), has commenced the 2025 Operation Eagle Eye to promote road safety during the yuletide season. The operation, which began on Wednesday, is being carried out in collaboration with the Lagos and Ogun State Sector Commands of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The exercise kicked off at OPIC Junction along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway corridor. Head of Operations at NEMA LOO, Mr Mohammed Olatunde, said the initiative was aimed at ensuring safety and reducing road traffic crashes during the festive period. Olatunde explained that NEMA LOO is supporting the FRSC with…
The Katsina State Government has recovered 30,000 hectares of degraded land and supported about 2.5 million people through the World Bank-backed Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina during the launch of the distribution of farm inputs, waste disposal trucks, and 4,000 energy-efficient stoves to women in the state. Radda highlighted that some interventions included the construction of Katsina Town Stormwater Management Phase II, riverbank construction for Jibia Flood Control Phase II, and the procurement of 36 tractors, power tillers, modern waste disposal equipment, improved seeds, insecticides, herbicides, sprayers, and a…
A financial expert has advised Nigerians to adopt disciplined fiscal strategies during the yuletide and New Year festivities to avoid the financial strain traditionally experienced in January. Ms Margaret Banasko, Head of Marketing at FairMoney Microfinance Bank (MFB), gave the advice in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Banasko said the warning had become more necessary as year-end festivities, popularly known as “Detty December,” continue to gain momentum. She noted that the festive season—often characterized by concerts, parties and the influx of Nigerians from the diaspora—frequently encourages emotional spending. According to her, such spending habits could jeopardize critical first-quarter…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that the fire at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, has intensified, spreading across multiple floors. Officials said thick smoke and rising heat were hampering access to the upper floors, complicating firefighting efforts and increasing risks to occupants and emergency responders. The agency warned that the situation poses serious threats to lives, nearby structures and businesses, as well as members of the public in the surrounding area. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, disclosed the development in a statement issued late Wednesday night. He said…
The Sokoto Zonal Field Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on agencies, groups, and individuals to support safer roads during the yuletide season. Mr Tukur Abubakar, NEMA’s Safety, Protection and Rescue Officer, made the appeal while launching the 2025 Operation Eagle Eye on Wednesday in Sokoto. Abubakar represented the Zonal Head, Aliyu Kafindangi, and said the exercise aims to enhance public safety during the festive period. He explained that NEMA vehicles and equipment, supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), would be stationed at strategic locations across the state. A dedicated team would provide medical…