Experts have proposed integrating agroecology into Nigeria’s agricultural policies as a sustainable approach to addressing food insecurity and climate change. The proposal was made on Tuesday in Ibadan during a one-day practical agroecology training for farmers themed “Solving the Food and Climate Crises.” Prof. Olugbenga Adeoluwa of the Department of Soil Resources Management, University of Ibadan, said the training aimed to bridge the gap between healthy food production, climate-resilient practices, and farmers’ everyday activities. “Agroecology is the way forward for farming in Nigeria. Farmers are already facing challenges caused by climate change, unpredictable rainfall, pest invasion, and planting delays. Agroecology…
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The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institution Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP) to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, aiming to enhance public trust and operational efficiency nationwide. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa described the platform as a “major milestone” in Nigeria’s efforts to restore confidence in the management of tertiary institutions. Alausa explained that, for the first time, Nigeria will have a unified system providing real-time visibility into student enrolment, government funding, and other critical metrics across all tertiary institutions. He said the platform would cover TETFund…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the governments of Adamawa and Taraba states, has empowered 27,300 children with quality literacy and numeracy skills. Mr. Abdulrahman Ado, UNICEF Education Specialist, Bauchi Field Office, disclosed this at the 2025 Review Meeting held on Tuesday in Yola. Ado said the achievements were recorded through the scaling up of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) intervention, which benefited 20,300 children in Adamawa and 7,000 in Taraba. He explained that the interventions significantly improved early-grade learning and facilitated children’s transition to higher classes. According to him, during the period under review,…
Nigeria and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic and technical cooperation in water management, innovation, and climate resilience. The agreement, signed between the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Nigeria’s National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Kaduna, was a key highlight of the Nigeria–Hungary Water Forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The forum, attended by government officials, engineers, and researchers, aimed to deepen collaboration in water management, technological innovation, and sustainable solutions to address Nigeria’s water-related challenges. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, described the MoU as a significant step toward improving…
Dr. Habiba Ismail, President of the National Cancer Society, Bauchi State Chapter, has called on men to undergo regular breast cancer screening to promote early detection and timely medical intervention. Speaking in an interview with reporters in Bauchi on Tuesday, Ismail emphasised that proactive health checks could significantly reduce deaths linked to late-stage breast cancer diagnosis. She explained that although breast cancer is more common among women, men above 30 years are also at risk and should prioritise regular self-examinations and professional screening to safeguard their health. “I attended a medical conference where several men shared their experiences as breast…
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase One (ATASP-1) has announced that the Federal Government plans to mop up excess food currently in circulation across the country. ATASP-1, an initiative of the Federal Government funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), aims to enhance agricultural productivity and value-chain development nationwide. Dr. Romanus Egba, Zonal Programme Coordinator of ATASP-1, Adani-Omor Zone, disclosed this to reporters in Enugu on Tuesday, assuring that there was no cause for alarm over possible post-harvest losses. Egba explained that the Federal Government maintains strategic food reserves and has begun purchasing surplus produce from farmers for storage…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in the areas of education, agriculture, and capacity building for civil servants. This was disclosed by Auwalu Umar, Director of Public Affairs at ABU, in a statement issued on Monday in Zaria. Umar said the governor made the commitment while receiving the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, and other members of the university management during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Gusau. An alumnus of ABU, Governor Lawal described the university as one of the best in the world, noting its high…
LPV Technologies (LPVT) says it is ramping up local production of TÜV-certified solar panels to address one of Nigeria’s biggest renewable energy challenges — delays in solar equipment imports. The Group Head of Supply Chain at Levene Energy, owners of LPV Technologies, Mr. Olugbenga Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday. Odunlami said that by manufacturing locally, the company aims to eliminate the long delays and uncertainties associated with imports while delivering solar panels that meet globally recognised standards. He noted that by producing IEC-standard modules in Lagos, LPVT ensures timely delivery and consistent quality for…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a free skills acquisition programme for 100 trainees in Badagry, aimed at empowering youths with practical skills in aquaculture and agriculture. The training is being implemented under the World Bank-supported Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) initiative, a component of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. Mrs. Blessing Ogwu, National Project Coordinator of IDEAS/TVET, said each trainee would receive a monthly stipend of ₦22,500 throughout the six-month programme. The initiative is being executed by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with SejFarms Consults Ltd. Ogwu explained that…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert, for winning the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. Tinubu received the award winner on Monday at the State House, Abuja, commending him for bringing honour to Nigeria through his pioneering work in agricultural innovation, biosciences, renewable energy, and public health. This was contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The President praised Prof. Adenle for developing sustainable solutions that have improved the lives of rural and marginalised communities across Africa and beyond. The meeting was…