The Women Environmental Programme (WEP), a non-governmental organization, has announced plans to empower 100 people in Benue State through aquaponic farming and climate-smart mini ranches. Ms. Damaris Uja, Head of Programmes at WEP, disclosed this on Thursday at a project inception meeting in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. She said the project is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through the SPRiNG Programme and implemented in partnership with Tetra Tech International Development and ActionAid Nigeria. Uja explained that the initiative was designed to address persistent farmer-herder conflicts caused by climate-induced resource pressures, declining agricultural productivity, and limited…
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The Network of People Living With HIV in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) has expressed excitement over the N100.6 million allocation by the Sokoto State Government for HIV/AIDS kits and consumables. Yahaya Sanusi, NEPWHAN Programme Officer, made the disclosure during a media engagement on Thursday in Sokoto. Sanusi described the allocation as a landmark achievement, crediting advocacy efforts by NEPWHAN with government institutions and other stakeholders. “This will ease the anxiety created after the United States Government paused foreign aid funds in January, an action that immediately affected the delivery of life-saving HIV medicines and prevention services in several countries,” he said. He…
The Deaf Supporters Development Initiative (DSDI) has affirmed its support for Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Tinubu, while calling for greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in government policies. DSDI President, Mr. Afolabi Dahunsi, made the call during a public lecture on Democracy, Disability, and Good Governance in Lagos on Thursday, commemorating the 2025 International Day for PWDs. The event, organized by DSDI, was themed: “The Renewed Hope Agenda: A Life-Saving Intervention for the Deaf and Persons with Disabilities.” Dahunsi noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda promised to include PWDs in governance, stressing the need to actualize this commitment.…
The Catalyzing Strengthened Policy Action for Healthy Diets and Resilience (CASCADE), a non-governmental organization, has inaugurated nutrition corners and facility gardens in 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State. Anna Ishaiku, Health and Nutrition Technical Officer of CASCADE, disclosed this on Thursday while handing over the facilities to Inkil and Gokaru Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Alkaleri LGA. She said the facilities were also inaugurated in Bauchi, Misau, Zaki, Warji, Katagum, Jama’are, Ningi, Toro, and Dass LGAs. “The overall goal of inaugurating these facilities is to reduce maternal and child malnutrition across CASCADE implementing states,” Ishaiku said. She explained…
…Flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking at the opening ceremony held at the State Library Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Peter Odey, described the programme as “a landmark opportunity for our young people to acquire the advanced technical skills needed to unlock the vast marine…
Severe rainfall has triggered major flooding in the U.S. state of Washington, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents. Governor Bob Ferguson on Thursday urged people in threatened areas to leave and follow instructions from local authorities. Up to 100,000 residents are believed to be affected by evacuation orders. “I understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past,” Ferguson said in a post on X. “However, we’re looking at a historic situation, expecting 2 feet [61 centimetres] higher than record flood level.” Ferguson said more than 30 major highways had been closed to traffic.…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has commenced the training of 65 focal persons to strengthen their ability to handle grievances and cases of gender-based violence (GBV). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training focuses on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) targeting traditional rulers, religious leaders, education officers and community stakeholders. The Sokoto State Coordinator of AGILE, Dr Mansur Buhari, said the initiative was designed to ensure that all grievances arising from Schools and host communities would be properly managed to prevent escalation. “Our intention is to train focal persons across the 23…
The Ebonyi State government on Thursday inaugurated the state’s One Health Initiative as part of efforts to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and strengthen integration across the health system. AMR, or Antimicrobial Resistance, is a major global health crisis in which microbes—including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites—evolve to resist medicines such as antibiotics and antivirals, making infections difficult or impossible to treat. Gov. Francis Nwifuru, at the official inauguration in Abakaliki, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare and promoting economic development. The event was organized by Evidence-Informed Policy Approaches for One Health (OH-Health) in collaboration with the Friedrich-Loeffler Institute (FLI)…
The Federal Government, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing climate adaptation financing and promoting sustainable livestock development in Nigeria. The commitment was made during a breakfast meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, emphasized the need for collaboration and the integration of resources to achieve environmental stewardship alongside economic viability, food security, and social equity. The meeting, organized by AGNES and German International Cooperation (GIZ) along with other stakeholders, was titled “Strengthening Capacities to Access Climate Adaptation Finance…
An animal geneticist, Prof. Uma Oke, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen support for animal genetic improvement research programmes in Nigeria. Oke, a Professor of Animal Genetics and Breeding at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), made the call while delivering the institution’s 66th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday. In his lecture, titled “Seed Boogie and Products of Animal Origin: A Panacea for Quality Protein Crisis”, he highlighted the importance of such research programmes for national livestock development. According to Oke, Nigeria has significant potential to close its protein gap through the optimal use of indigenous poultry strains. He…