The Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs. Mayriam Ali, has called on the government to strengthen support for farmers through mechanization, irrigation, and soft loans to boost food production in Lagos State. Ali made this appeal during an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. She commended the Lagos State Government for its interventions, including fertilizer distribution, farm visits, and other agricultural support programs, but emphasized that more investments are needed to address constraints limiting productivity. According to her, the Commissioner for Agriculture regularly visits farms to assess farmers’ needs and monitor the impact of government initiatives. “The Lagos…
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The Bauchi State Government has disbursed N625 million in startup grants to 1,250 youths and women to boost agricultural production and promote agribusiness across the state’s 20 local government areas. Gov. Bala Mohammed announced this during the official presentation of the grants at Tafawa Balewa on Tuesday, stating that each beneficiary would receive N500,000 to establish an agricultural business. He said the initiative aims to tackle unemployment, create wealth, and improve food security through increased youth participation in agriculture. The governor told the youths, who underwent a two-week intensive practical training conducted by the International Skills Acquisition Centre (ISAC) at…
Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), through its Rapid Response Team (RRT), has facilitated specialist orthopedic care for three vulnerable patients at Sir Muhammad Sunusi Specialist Hospital, Kano. This was announced on Tuesday in Kano by Aminu Turaki, Public Relations Officer of the agency. The statement said the intervention was directed by KSCHMA’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Muktar, as part of efforts to ensure vulnerable residents access quality healthcare regardless of financial constraints. One beneficiary, Yusuf Isah, who sustained severe leg injuries in a road traffic accident, underwent leg amputation after specialist evaluation determined it was necessary to save…
The Bauchi state government has developed a solid waste management framework to improve sanitation and promote environmental sustainability. Dr. Mohammed Bose, Director-General of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), stated this on Tuesday in an interview with reporters. He explained that the framework aims to encourage private sector investment in waste collection and management to protect the environment and safeguard public health. Bose said the agency has divided Bauchi metropolis into low- and moderate-income areas to facilitate efficient waste evacuation in both zones. He added that the state government has constructed new waste collection centers in designated sites within…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding by creating enabling environments for mothers at home, in communities, healthcare facilities, and workplaces. This was stated in a Tuesday release from the ministry’s Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Ado Bako. Bako said the call aligns with the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, themed: “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” He explained that the week is scheduled to be observed globally from August 1 to August 7. The assistant director emphasized that the theme highlights the need…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has marked the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership providing free or affordable access to scientific knowledge for researchers and institutions in over 120 countries worldwide. In a statement on Tuesday, WHO highlighted that the initiative has significantly improved access to scientific publications for researchers, educators, health professionals, and policymakers, thereby strengthening research capacity and evidence-based decision-making globally. WHO noted that Research4Life, launched in 2001 as a three-year pilot project led by WHO, has grown into one of the world’s largest and longest-running partnerships promoting equitable access to scientific research. According to WHO, independent…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has emphasized that cybersecurity efforts across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) should be well-coordinated and not disjointed. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day cybersecurity workshop for MDAs. Organized by NITDA, the workshop was themed: “Securing Government Digital Infrastructure Through Capacity Building.” Represented by Dr. Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director of the Cybersecurity Department, Inuwa noted that exposure to cyber threats in one government agency could jeopardize others. He explained that Nigeria’s rapid digital transformation has significantly increased the country’s vulnerability to cyber attacks on government…
The Tomato and Orchard Producers Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has urged the Federal Government to play a more active role in food production, storage, and market stabilisation to curb rising tomato prices. The National President of TOPAN, Mr Oyeleke Bolajo, made the call during an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. Bolajo said government interventions, such as the distribution of fertilisers and improved seeds, had supported farmers, but more coordinated efforts were needed to meet the country’s growing food demand. He attributed persistent supply challenges to inadequate agricultural data, noting that poor planning and weak distribution of farming inputs…
Transport stakeholders say the Federal Government’s reduction in vehicle import duties has provided modest relief but is yet to transform the transport sector. The stakeholders expressed their views in separate interviews with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. They reacted to the Federal Government’s recent reduction in vehicle import duties and levies, aimed at making vehicles more affordable. They noted that exchange rate volatility, high freight costs, and multiple levies continue to undermine the expected benefits of the policy. The Chief Executive of Ojigwe Automobiles Ltd., Mr. Nwachukwu Kenneth, said the policy offered some relief but had not yet brought significant…
The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage (ESA-UHC) has extended its health insurance scheme to traders in the state to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services. ESA-UHC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN) for the take-off of the scheme. Speaking at the signing event in Enugu on Monday, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of ESA-UHC, Dr. Edith Okolo, described the agreement as a landmark step towards extending healthcare services to an underserved segment of the population. Okolo said that under the agreement, every…