Sightsavers Nigeria has engaged traditional, community, and religious leaders to tackle trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Yola community, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The initiative, conducted through a stakeholders’ engagement meeting, aimed to promote healthy practices and strengthen community involvement under the theme: “Promoting Healthy Practices and Strengthening Community Engagement for Facial Cleanliness and Environmental Improvement (F&E).” Speaking during the sensitisation exercise, tagged “Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness and Sensitisation Meeting” held in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday, the Country Director of Sightsavers Nigeria, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, said collaborative efforts were key to eradicating preventable diseases. Represented by…
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The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has called for the integration of Comprehensive Life-skills and Health Education (CLHE) into school curricula across the country. The recommendation was made on Wednesday by Mrs. Elizabeth Abimbola, PPFN South-West Regional Director, during the graduation ceremony of trained peer educators on CLHE in Ibadan. Abimbola urged policymakers, educators, parents, and communities to prioritise CLHE in schools. “Let us work together to create a Nigeria where adolescents thrive, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to shape a brighter future.As we strive for a healthier, more resilient generation, I leave you with a quote…
A Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Adedotun Ajiboye, has urged journalists to pay closer attention to their mental health to effectively manage the pressures and stress associated with their profession. Ajiboye, a lecturer at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, gave the advice while delivering a lecture at the 2025 Press Week of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Headquarters Chapel in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking on the topic “Mental Health,” Ajiboye noted that stress is an inevitable part of life, particularly for journalists who constantly face tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and exposure to traumatic events. He explained that mental health could…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for deeper collaboration among the federal, state, and local governments to fast-track digital transformation and inclusive economic growth across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications and External Affairs, quoted the agency’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, as making the call during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat. Inuwa said that achieving Nigeria’s digital vision required strong intergovernmental cooperation to ensure that digital transformation benefits every citizen. “Our mandate is not just targeted at the federal government; it is…
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs, relief materials, and life jackets to communities across its member states. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, disclosed this on Wednesday during the official launch of the distribution exercise in Minna. Sadiq-Yelwa said the commission would distribute 850 units of 13-horsepower hand-driven tillers across the ten N-HYPPADEC member states, with 165 units allocated to Niger State. He added that the commission would also provide 4,000 life jackets, various relief materials, and a cash donation of ₦10 million to residents of Niger State.…
Community leaders in Oban, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, have described UNESCO’s biodiversity business training programme as timely, transformative, and crucial to preserving their fast-depleting forest resources. The leaders expressed their views in separate interviews with reporters on Wednesday in Akamkpa during a capacity-building workshop for 12 communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve. The training focused on developing sustainable biodiversity-based businesses such as fishery, poultry, and piggery. It was organised by UNESCO Nigeria under the project titled “Biodiversity Business in Omo Biosphere Reserve, Oban Biosphere Reserve, and Shere Hills Reserve, Nigeria – A Means to Poverty Reduction,…
New Horizons Nigeria, a leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and certification organization, has been named the Best ICT Training and Certification Organization in Africa. The company’s Managing Director, Mr. Timothy Akano, announced the recognition during a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, noting that this latest honour marks the firm’s 307th national, continental, and international award. Akano expressed deep appreciation to CompTIA, the awarding body, describing the recognition as both a celebration of past achievements and a renewed call to service. He reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to addressing technology skills gaps across Africa, particularly in underserved communities. “This…
The Delta State Government on Wednesday commended the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-supported Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project for engaging 630 incubatees under its Additional Financing initiative. The LIFE-ND project, which recently completed its first six-year cycle, has empowered 4,373 rural youths and women in Delta State through agribusiness initiatives. The project is jointly sponsored by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), IFAD, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and is implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the state government. The State Commissioner for Economic…
The non-governmental organisation Wild Africa has commended the successful passage of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, describing it as a major step in combating wildlife crime in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos by Mr. Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative of Wild Africa. The bill, which has already passed both chambers of the National Assembly—the House of Representatives in May and the Senate on Tuesday—is now awaiting the President’s assent. Iyorah explained that the legislation updates existing wildlife laws, increases penalties for wildlife crimes, and strengthens investigative powers for financial tracking and intelligence-led…
The Enugu State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing service delivery through digitalisation and increased productivity among civil servants. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, made the statement on Tuesday in Enugu during a four-day training program for administrative officers. The event was themed: “Optimising Service Delivery and Productivity in the Digital Age.” Onyia emphasized that the state’s goal of transforming Enugu from a $4.4 billion to a $30 billion economy could be achieved through ethical productivity and the adoption of digital tools. “You must work hard and embrace the new digital transformation and technology-driven…