The Federal Government says the 2025–2035 National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NL-GAS) is projected to raise the livestock sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $32 billion to $74 billion by 2035. The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Donor and Partnership Workshop on Livestock Development in Nigeria. Maiha described the NL-GAS as a comprehensive, market-oriented, private sector-led, and public sector-enabled roadmap designed to accelerate sustainable growth in the livestock industry. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Strategic Partnership for Livestock Transformation,” brought together development partners, donors, and government representatives to…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday conducted a capacity-building workshop for senior staff members of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) on promoting integrity and curbing examination malpractice. The two-day in-house training, themed “Building a Culture of Integrity in the Examination System in Nigeria,” was held at NABTEB’s national headquarters in Benin City. Declaring the event open, NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Mohammed, identified credibility, integrity, and record-keeping as the three pillars of any examination body. He explained that the workshop was designed to deepen participants’ understanding of ethical…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has stressed the need for intensified media advocacy to drive effective regulatory policies in Nigeria’s public health sector. CAPPA’s Executive Director, Mr. Akinbode Oluwafemi, made the call at a two-day workshop for journalists held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. The workshop, themed “Salt/FOPL Journalism Training on Industry Interference and Response Building,” was organised in partnership with Global Health Advocacy Incubator, Network for Health Equity and Development, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Center for Communications and Social Impact, and the University of Abuja. Represented by CAPPA’s Assistant Executive…
A total of 44 out of 252 students of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, were awarded first-class honours at the institution’s 7th convocation ceremony on Wednesday. Prof. Oyedunni Sola-Arulogun, Vice-Chancellor of the university, announced that 133 students graduated with second-class upper division, 63 with second-class lower division, and 12 with third-class honours. Prof. Sola-Arulogun expressed gratitude to the university’s governing council for its commitment and guidance, and acknowledged the support of the Ogun State government and the graduating students. “To our esteemed graduands, success is not given; it is earned through consistency and courage. I salute your dedication and commitment. I encourage…
Girls for Climate Action Initiative, an environmental non-governmental organisation (NGO), has trained women farmers in Gbessa community, Abuja, on climate-smart agriculture and waste recycling to promote food security and sustainable farming. The Executive Director of the organisation, Mrs. Grace Eche-Okeke, made this known during the training on Wednesday. She said the initiative aims to empower rural women farmers with knowledge and skills to improve productivity and income. The training focused on practical techniques, including the use of bags and recyclable cans for crop cultivation. Eche-Okeke noted that these practices improve soil health, boost yields, and promote sustainable waste management. “Most…
Leading maternal health experts across Africa have called on governments to expand proven innovations to tackle preventable maternal and newborn deaths, warning that the continent remains off-track to meet global targets. The experts spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, noting that Africa continues to lag behind the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of reducing maternal mortality to 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030. Their remarks came at the inaugural meeting of the Accelerating Implementation for Maternal, Newborn, Child Nutrition and Health (AIM-MNCH) project, themed “Regional Think Tank,” which aims to strengthen evidence-based health interventions across Africa. The Think Tank…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that the widening gap in climate adaptation finance for developing countries poses serious risks to lives, livelihoods, and economies worldwide. The warning is contained in the Adaptation Gap Report 2025, titled “Running on Empty,” released Wednesday ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. The report states that while adaptation planning and implementation are improving, developing countries will require over $310 billion annually by 2035 to cope with worsening climate impacts—more than 12 times current international public adaptation finance flows. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described adaptation as “a lifeline” for vulnerable…
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Nasir Kwarra, has formally handed over leadership to Mr. Muhammad Dattijo, the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State. A statement on Wednesday by Mrs. Samiat Lawal, Director of Public Affairs at the NPC, said the handover took place on Tuesday in Abuja following the completion of Kwarra’s five-year tenure. Dattijo will serve as Acting Chairman pending the swearing-in of Mr. Aminu Yusuf, recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the substantive Chairman of the Commission. The symbolic ceremony marked a smooth transition of administrative responsibilities, in line with public service protocols and…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched a practical vocational training initiative to equip students with hands-on technical skills in automobile servicing and maintenance. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Benin by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire. Dr. Ehanire quoted the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, saying the initiative, organised under the University’s Vocational and Technical Training Programme (VTTP), is part of his strategic reforms. The programme, titled “Fundamentals of Automobile Service and Periodic Maintenance Training Programme,” is designed to position UNIBEN as a centre for capacity building and vocational excellence. Prof. Omoregie explained that the programme…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners have called on world leaders to place public health at the forefront of climate action, warning of escalating global health risks. A new report released on Wednesday highlights that continued reliance on fossil fuels and insufficient adaptation measures are already causing severe harm to human health, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. The 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, produced in collaboration with WHO, found that 12 of 20 key indicators of climate-related health threats have reached record levels, reflecting the costs of inaction. The report shows that climate inaction is costing…