The Federal Government has pledged to support states, especially those in the South-East, to strengthen health security for better health outcomes. Dr Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), made the pledge during a working visit to Enugu State on Tuesday. Idris said the visit was meant to assess the uncompleted South-East High-Definition Molecular Laboratory, the level of Ebola prevention and preparedness at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, and other related projects. He said there was a need for at least one High-Definition Molecular Laboratory for easy detection of tiny pathogens, especially…
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The Federal Government has identified six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this after briefing President Bola Tinubu on the ministry’s activities at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Maiha said the pilot programme would commence at the Wase Grazing Reserve in Plateau as a proof of concept for the new ranching model. He identified the states as Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Adamawa, alongside the FCT. According to him, the areas were selected because they have recorded some of the highest incidences…
J The partnership also aims to improve livestock welfare, strengthen food safety and reduce public health risks linked to zoonotic diseases. Programme Manager Dr Bulama Yaro disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Prof. Yahuza Abubakar, chairman of the Yobe State Hisbah Commission, a Sharia law enforcement agency. Yaro said the collaboration would provide a platform for coordinated action on animal welfare, responsible ownership, public health and community safety. He expressed concern over the improper ownership and management of dogs, which could increase the risk of rabies and other zoonotic diseases. According to him, responsible dog ownership requires proper confinement…
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) says continuous upgrades in technology are critical to keeping Nigeria’s defence and security architecture ahead of evolving threats from insurgents. NIGCOMSAT Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen made the statement during a webinar with journalists on Tuesday. Egerton-Idehen said technology must support intelligence, collaboration and real-time decision-making. She noted that insurgents, bandits and other security threats are constantly evolving, making it necessary for Nigeria to regularly assess and strengthen its security systems. “As security threats evolve and find new ways to evade our systems, we must continuously assess our capabilities, identify gaps and strengthen our technology…
Blessing Stephen, a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights advocate, has unveiled a book aimed at addressing period stigma and menstrual poverty among adolescent girls. “Flowing Forward: A Teen’s Guide to Menstrual Health and Rights” provides practical information to help teenage girls understand menstruation, puberty, hygiene and their rights. Stephen said the book was developed to give girls accurate information and emotional support while helping them navigate the changes of puberty. “Every girl deserves access to factual information, safe menstrual products and clean facilities, regardless of where she lives,” she said. She added that the book challenges myths and misconceptions…
The Federal Government has urged the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to explore innovative financing mechanisms and blended finance arrangements to reduce risks associated with agricultural lending. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made the call on Tuesday at a retreat for the newly inaugurated governing board of BOA in Abuja. Kyari said the inauguration of the board marked an important step in the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the bank’s institutional capacity and reposition it. He urged the bank to explore guarantees, credit enhancement schemes and other appropriate instruments to expand access to agricultural finance. “The…
Lagos State has emerged as Nigeria’s highest recipient of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue in the first half of 2026, overtaking major oil-producing states after recording N365.78 billion in net disbursements. The figure represents a 54.39 per cent increase from the N236.92 billion received by the state during the corresponding period of 2025. Lagos’ latest performance pushed it from third position in the first half of 2025 to the top of the national ranking, while Delta State, the previous leader, dropped to second place with N331.43 billion. Rivers State came third with N295.99 billion, followed by Akwa Ibom with…
President Bola Tinubu says Africa’s livestock sector has the potential to become a major driver of food security, industrialisation, employment and sustainable economic growth on the continent. Tinubu said this in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the 9th All-Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, said the growing African population and rising demand for animal protein made the repositioning of the livestock sector imperative. He said livestock was not only a source of food and nutrition but also a strategic economic asset…
The Abia State Government has introduced a digital application, CyTrack, to identify and track high-risk pregnancies to improve maternal healthcare and reduce maternal and child mortality in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu said the application had been piloted successfully in tracking teenage pregnancies and monitoring the cases through delivery, enabling health officials to identify and manage potential complications. He said the initiative formed part of the health sector reforms of the Gov. Alex Otti-led administration aimed at…
The Nasarawa State Government says Akwanga will soon host a major trauma and research centre as part of the ongoing expansion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital. The government disclosed this during an inspection tour of projects by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team across Benue and Nasarawa states. The five-day tour was led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesperson, to inspect infrastructure projects. Speaking at the site in Akwanga, Dr Esala Abene, the hospital’s pioneer Chief Medical Director (CMD), said the hospital’s development was being implemented in three phases. According to him, the first phase is currently under construction…