The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned that about 34.7 million Nigerians, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), could face acute food insecurity by June 2026 if urgent action is not taken. The warning is contained in the October 2025 Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Food and Nutrition Insecurity Analysis, jointly released by the FAO and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS). The report, presented on Friday in Abuja, indicated that about 650,730 people in Borno, Sokoto, and Zamfara States may experience crisis levels (CH Phase 3) or worse between June and August 2026. It further revealed that approximately…
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The Women in Healthcare Network (WIHCN) has reaffirmed its mission to connect, empower, and celebrate women across all sectors of the healthcare ecosystem, with a renewed focus on wellness, mentorship, and leadership. Prof. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, CEO of Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Chair of the WIHCN Board of Trustees, made the remarks on Friday in Abuja during the Network’s annual conference. The conference highlighted WIHCN’s efforts in building a supportive platform for women professionals through initiatives such as virtual learning sessions, mentorship programs, and wellness campaigns aimed at empowering healthcare practitioners nationwide. Elebute-Odunsi said the network was founded with a…
The Jigawa government has established a 10-member committee to review the state’s regional planning framework for urban renewal and development. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, announced this during a news conference at the conclusion of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Friday in Dutse. He explained that the decision followed a presentation by Pragmatic Solutions Consult, which outlined a strategic blueprint for land use and infrastructural development across the state. “The plan aims to ensure quality environmental management, housing, transportation, and economic zoning to promote orderly and equitable growth throughout Jigawa,” Musa said. ALSO READ:…
The Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre, Environment for Development (REPRC-EfD) Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has emphasised the critical role of the media in preventing environmental degradation. Dr. Nnaemeka Chukwuone, Director of REPRC-EfD UNN, made the statement on Friday during a one-day workshop organised for journalists at the university. The workshop, themed “Effective Communication of Environmental Research to the Public,” focused on bridging the gap between environmental research and public awareness. Represented by Prof. Innocent Ifelunini, Deputy Director of the centre, Chukwuone said: “We consider the media as vital partners. Even when we make significant strides in research,…
The Jigawa State Government has entered a strategic partnership with El-Meena Farms to accelerate the production of Alfalfa, a high-protein flowering plant commonly processed for animal feed in the dairy industry. Sagir Musa, Commissioner for Information, Youth, and Sports, announced the collaboration during a news conference following the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on Friday in Dutse. Musa said the partnership, supported by the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank), represents a major step in Jigawa’s drive to diversify its economy, enhance agricultural productivity, and strengthen the livestock and dairy sectors. “The partnership…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have urged both public and private institutions to work together to create a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. The call was made on Friday in Abuja during the monthly DevsInGovernment programme, organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The event was themed: “Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Public Sector: Awareness, Skills, and National Initiatives.” In his welcome address, Babagana Digima, Head of Cybersecurity and Internet Governance at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), stressed the importance of embedding security into every aspect of Nigeria’s…
The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for urgent action to ensure the full and equitable inclusion of women in Nigeria’s energy transition. Dr. Michael David, Executive Director of GIFSEP, made the call on Friday while addressing a news conference in Abuja. “A just energy transition in Nigeria must prioritise equity, inclusiveness, and community ownership, ensuring that no one — especially women and the poor — is left behind. Energy is not just power; it’s health, education, and opportunity. Renewable energy access is not charity; it is a human right,” David said. He explained that…
A Nigerian technology company, SoftSmart Enterprise Solutions, has unveiled a real-time result collation system designed to promote transparency and restore public confidence in the country’s electoral process. The company’s Managing Director, Mr. Charles Musa, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, describing the innovation as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s quest for credible and verifiable elections. Musa said the system is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies, enabling it to automatically capture and process election results from polling units as they are uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing…
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a Committee on the Review of Qualifying Examinations aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Musa Tanko, Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The committee was inaugurated by the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs Directorate, who represented the SSG, Umar Ibrahim. According to the statement, the establishment of the committee demonstrates the administration’s commitment to improving education and sustaining the gains recorded under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. ALSO READ: PAU VC inspires…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has called on ministries and extra-ministerial departments to accelerate their digital transformation processes ahead of the December 31, 2025 deadline. Walson-Jack made the call on Friday during the official inauguration of the Federal Ministry of Education’s Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) platform in Abuja. She commended the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for his commitment to digital transformation and for meeting the Federal Government’s directive that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must go live on the ECMS platform by the end of 2025. “This is…