About six years ago, coffee produced by Impexcor, a leading Rwandan coffee processor for domestic consumption stood at just one tonne. Today, that figure has grown twentyfold, a sign of the rising appetite for locally produced coffee, according to Oreste Baragahorana, the company’s Chief Operations Manager. He was speaking at a press conference on the performance and future prospects of Rwanda’s coffee sector, held in Kigali last week. The company’s coffee brand, Rugali Coffee, has experienced unprecedented growth in the local market. “Six years ago, our company sold only one tonne of coffee locally. Today, that figure has reached 20…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on sachet and small PET bottle alcohol will begin January 2026. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at a press conference, reaffirming the agency’s unflinching commitment to protecting public health and emphasising that its responsibility to safeguard the nation’s wellbeing remained sacrosanct. Adeyeye said the enforcement would ensure full compliance with the total ban on production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml by December 2025. She explained that the move aligned…
The Jigawa chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has praised Gov. Umar Namadi for reviewing salaries of doctors and other health workers in the state. The branch NMA Chairman, Dr Shamsu Gujungu, gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse. Gujungu said by implementing the Federal Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and reviewing call and hazard allowances among others, the government has aligned Jigawa’s pay with the national standard. He said the historic reform is a bold investment in human capital and a strong testament to the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the…
Health personnel across Kaduna State have been urged to redouble their commitment to efficient service delivery in line with the state government’s ongoing health sector reforms. The Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, Prof. Bello Jamoh, made the call during a meeting with Health Secretaries, union leaders, and top management staff of the agency on Monday in Kaduna. Jamoh said the state government, under Governor Uba Sani, had made significant investments aimed at revitalising the health sector to improve access and quality of care. He listed some of the achievements recorded by the administration to include the comprehensive…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has pledged a stronger partnership with stakeholders to boost innovation, mechanisation, and investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the 2025 Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo. ACCI President, Emeka Obegolu, made the pledge on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the second edition of the expo themed “Agricultural Transformation: Achieving Food Security through Innovative Technologies.” Obegolu said the event, organised in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Ltd. and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, was designed to promote technology-driven solutions across the agricultural value chain. He revealed that the 2025…
Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, remain crippled as the strike by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) enters its 10th day. A visit to the hospital on Monday showed deserted Accident and Emergency (A&E) and Out-Patient Departments (OPD), with no patient activities ongoing. The UCH ARD began an indefinite strike on November 1, following directives from its national body, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The action stems from the federal government’s failure to implement a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the full implementation of new allowances proposed…
Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, has announced the launch of Cropwise Open Platform, an AI-powered digital ecosystem now accessible to third-party developers worldwide. Building on the success of Cropwise — which in just five years has transformed digital farm management and supports over 70 million hectares of farmland across more than 30 countries — the open platform aims to accelerate agricultural digitisation and close the technology access gap between large and small-scale farmers. By opening its trusted digital foundation, Syngenta is enabling innovators to integrate advanced agronomic models into new tools and applications — helping farmers benefit from…
The Plateau Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, has called for renewed trust in science as a tool for transformation and sustainable peace. Shurkuk made the call on Monday in Jos during the commemoration of the 2025 World Science Day for Peace and Development. It is celebrated globally every Nov. 10 under the auspices of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The theme for year’s edition was: “Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050.” He said the day served as a reminder to the power of science in improving human lives and fostering peace…
The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) recently conducted a resource verification visit to the Department of Nursing Science at Iconic University to assess the human and material resources available for its Bachelor of Nursing Science programme. During the visit, the panel thoroughly reviewed the university’s provisions and expressed satisfaction with the level of investment in its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system. The Council pledged to support such initiatives, ensuring that all standards are met so that the programme and its trainees receive quality training, skills, and professional recognition. Both the department and university management reaffirmed their commitment…
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has urged multi-stakeholder collaboration to develop sustainable solutions bridging policy and practice gaps, ensuring improved access and quality healthcare for women and children across Nigeria. Dr Funmi Ige, President of MWAN Lagos State Branch, made the call during a press conference on Monday in Lagos, emphasising the need for coordinated efforts among professionals, government, and communities. Ige explained that effective healthcare delivery goes beyond clinical practice, requiring appropriate policies, political will, and active participation of medical professionals in shaping decisions that directly impact millions of women and children. To advance this agenda, Ige…