Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed duties following the suspension of a nationwide strike that lasted one month. The doctors had been on strike since Nov. 1, in line with the directive of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), which accused the Federal Government of failing to address its long-standing demands. NARD’s demands included a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), full implementation of new allowances proposed since July 2022, immediate recruitment of clinical staff and the removal of bureaucratic delays hindering the replacement of exiting doctors. President of…
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Reproductive health in poultry—particularly layers and breeders—is the cornerstone of successful commercial poultry production. Optimal egg production, fertility, hatchability, and eggshell quality are all dependent on a healthy and well-managed reproductive system. As the poultry industry seeks residue-free, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to synthetic additives and antibiotics, herbal approaches are gaining attention as promising tools to enhance reproductive performance naturally. A growing body of research and field experience now supports the use of medicinal herbs and phytogenic feed additives to improve reproductive health in poultry. These natural agents not only promote hormonal balance and reproductive organ function but also contribute to better overall health, leading to consistent egg production…
Energia Ltd., a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has unveiled a graduate trainee programme to accelerate the career growth of young Nigerian professionals in the energy sector. Mr Oladimeji Bashorun, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Energia Ltd., said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Bashorun said the programme, a structured development initiative, offered graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key operational and business functions. He added that they would receive mentorship and coaching from seasoned industry professionals, alongside field and office environment exposure on Energia’s core operations and…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday. It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region. ”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said According to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno…
The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide the two million electric tricycles promised to its members who registered under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, National President of the movement, made the appeal at a news briefing on Sunday in Kaduna. He said the commitment was made through the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS), an affiliate of NSNCM, during the 2023 election campaigns. According to him, the tricycles were to be distributed under the Community Transport Directorate, headed by the National…
The Federal Government, through the Kano State Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme in partnership with IFAD, has empowered 9,870 rice farmers in Kano with climate-resilient inputs and modern rice production technologies. This is contained in a statement issued by the SAPZ Knowledge Management and Communication Officer, Rabi Mustapha. The State Project Coordinator, Mr Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this on Sunday during the Farmers Field Day at Chiromawa Garin Babba Cluster in Garun Malam Local Government Area. He said the exercise was organised to expose the farmers to Science-based and practical solutions capable of enhancing yields, improving food security, and boosting rural…
The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to release the two million electric tricycles promised to its members under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. The National President of the movement, Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, made the appeal at a news briefing on Sunday in Kaduna. He said the commitment was made through the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS), an affiliate of the NSNCM, during the 2023 election campaigns. According to him, the tricycles were expected to be distributed under the Community Transport Directorate, headed by the…
The Federal Government, through the Kano State Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme in partnership with IFAD, has empowered 9,870 rice farmers in Kano with climate-resilient inputs and modern rice production technologies. This was contained in a statement by the SAPZ Knowledge Management and Communication Officer, Rabi Mustapha. The State Project Coordinator, Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed the development on Sunday during the Farmers’ Field Day at the Chiromawa Garin Babba Cluster in Garun Malam Local Government Area. He said the event was organised to expose farmers to science-based, practical solutions capable of enhancing yields, improving food security and boosting rural livelihoods. Iliyasu…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has named Kaduna State as Nigeria’s benchmark for drug prevention and treatment, citing its sweeping reforms and coordinated response to substance abuse and mental health challenges. The recognition was conveyed in a letter signed by the UNODC Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, and addressed to Governor Uba Sani. Toure commended the state for what he described as “remarkable strides” in building stronger institutional and community-based interventions. According to UNODC, the transformation of the former Kaduna Bureau of Substance Abuse, Prevention and Treatment into the Kaduna State Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Stakeholders in the Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) sector have called for the creation of an independent ministry for traditional medicine in Nigeria. The call was made in a communiqué issued on Sunday at the end of the South-South Regional TCAM Conference held in Benin. The communiqué was jointly signed by the convener, Prof. Adedamola Bank Kadejo; South-South TCAM leader, Prof. Joseph Akpile; Prof. Baba Ejiga; Prof. Anastasia Ndidiamaka; and Dr. James Iwowarri. The stakeholders commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing reforms, including the establishment of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, noting that a dedicated…