No fewer than 100 vulnerable patients suffering from urological ailments in Katsina and neighboring areas are set to benefit from a free surgical intervention sponsored by Alhaji Dahiru Barau-Mangal. The initiative was disclosed by MrHussaini Kabir, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mangal Foundation, during the inauguration ceremony of their last quarter medical outreach on Wednesday in Katsina. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ongoing medical exercise is taking place at the Amadi Rimi Orthopaedic Hospital in Batagarawa Local Government Area. Kabir explained that the foundation conducted the medical outreach every quarter, attracting more…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday donated cash assistance and other relief materials as supports to victims of the 2024 accidental airstrike in Sokoto state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that military troops had, on Dec. 25, 2024, in a coordinated joint operation by Operation Fansan Yamma to destroy the Lakurawa terrorist group in their hideouts mistakenly resulted in the death of about 13 people. The operation, targeted at the terrorists’ hideouts in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area of the state, also saw several others injured. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
MTN Nigeria on Wednesday reported a measurable increase in the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within its workforce, climbing from 0.9 per cent in 2021 to 2.13 per cent in 2025. Esther Akinnukawe, the Chief Human Resources Officer at MTN Nigeria, made this known at the company’s headquarters during the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” Akinnukawe said that growth in the establishment was a broader framework of structural reform rather than…
Polaris Bank says it has successful distributed female hygiene essentials to students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. A statement by the media unit of the bank on Wednesday in Lagos said the continued initiative was due to commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support. According to it, this initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of its ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme. Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aimed to improve menstrual hygiene education, build confidence…
Rwanda has launched the Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building (BioCap) Project, a national initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s scientific capacity to develop improved potato, cassava and banana varieties. Implemented by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) in partnership with the International Potato Center (CIP), the project seeks to position Rwanda as a continental hub for safe, climate-smart biotechnology. Officially unveiling the initiative, Honorable Solange Uwituze, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, described BioCap as a programme grounded in the public good. She noted that the project is fundamentally about ensuring Rwandan farmers…
In a defining moment for global agri-tech innovation, UjuziKilimo, an Agri-Intelligence company, officially launches SoilPal Pro, the world’s first smartphone-connected spectral soil sensor. Designed to deliver laboratory-grade soil intelligence to the palm of every farmer. Delivering instant, data-validated insights on soil health, redefining how soil intelligence is accessed and applied across the globe. Reimagining Soil Intelligence for a Connected World SoilPal Pro challenges the outdated assumption that soil testing must be slow, expensive, and centralized. Redefining what farmers, agribusinesses, and governments can expect from soil intelligence. By combining visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectroscopy, AI-powered machine-learning analytics, and cloud connectivity, SoilPal…
The Gombe State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has begun revitalising three primary healthcare facilities in Akko, Kwami, and Dukku Local Government Areas (LGAs). Dr Habu Dahiru, the state’s Commissioner of Health, made the announcement on Wednesday during a ceremony marking the official handover of the facilities to contractors. He said the government was focusing on upgrading all primary healthcare centres, as they served as the first point of care for patients in communities. Dahiru explained that the revitalisation aimed to bring the facilities to level two standards, including climate-friendly structures, staff quarters, water supply,…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says Nigeria has recorded 1.4 million metric tons of local fish production, marking a significant boost to the country’s fisheries sector. Oyetola said this on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the 4th Quarter 2025 Citizens/Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting of the ministry with the theme; “Positioning Nigerian Marine and Blue Economy for Investment, Innovation and Expansion.’’ The minister said that local fish production had risen from 1.1 million to 1.4 million metric tons, reflecting efforts to boost domestic output, reduce imports, and enhance food security. “I am pleased to report that local…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has seized contraband goods with the total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1,586,008,982 in various locations in the state. Mr Oladapo Afeni, the Area Comptroller, made this known at a news conference on Wednesday in Idiroko. Afeni explained that on Dec.12, the command intercepted an Iveco truck with registration number RMY 354 XA, laden with 4,998 cartons of Dogs brand Spaghetti of 10kg each. He added that other seizure was 419 cartons of Oba brand Spaghetti of 10kg each, illegally imported from Turkey. The area comptroller added that on Dec.…
The Federal Government, on Wednesday in Katsina, unveiled a Presidential Executive Order prohibiting exportation of wood and allied products across the country. The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, said that the order, tagged: “Presidential Executive Order on Prohibition of Exportation of Wood and Allied Products, 2025, was signed by the President Bola Tinubu. He said that henceforth, exportation of wood, charcoal and other allied products are prohibited across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was in Katsina for the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment (NCE). According to the minister, the…