The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human dignity and eliminating human trafficking, with the Attorney General of the Federation emphasizing President Bola Tinubu’s priority of strengthening the justice system and safeguarding Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja at the second policy meeting on human trafficking, the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, represented by Victoria Ojogbane, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, outlined ongoing efforts to boost victim protection and close critical gaps in Nigeria’s response to trafficking. He stressed the need for enhanced cooperation among agencies combating trafficking, highlighting improved coordination, data-driven strategies and sustained collaboration as essential to…
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The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria (MATAN) has unveiled the Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative aimed at addressing hunger and improving food security across the country. The national flag-off ceremony brought together agricultural and community stakeholders to introduce the initiative’s framework designed to transform food access and distribution nationwide. The event, held on Wednesday at the National Institute of Sport, National Stadium, Lagos, drew farmers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking at the ceremony, MATAN Group National President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Olakunle Johnson, described the initiative as a “spiritual…
The Lagos State Government says it is on track to unveil the Lagos Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Registry by the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to reduce emissions and promote environmental sustainability. It said the development would make Lagos the first African city to operate a functional and verifiable emissions registry. The Lead Consultant at TPHG Technologies Ltd., Dr. Mofoluso Fagbeja, disclosed this during the second stakeholders’ engagement on the Lagos GHG Registry held on Wednesday in Lagos. Fagbeja said the registry would serve as the central infrastructure for carbon accounting and future carbon trading activities in the…
The Organic Fertilizer Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (OFPSAN) has called for the formal and structured inclusion of organic fertilizer production and distribution in the Presidential Fertilizer Initiative (PFI). The National President of OFPSAN, Adams Musa, made the appeal at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He said integrating organic fertilizer into the PFI would advance national food security, strengthen sustainable agriculture and support millions of smallholder farmers. Musa said the association remained committed to promoting soil health and improving the well-being of farmers in line with global shifts toward environmentally friendly agricultural practices. He noted that incorporating…
The US has announced a major partnership aimed at transforming access to life-saving medical supplies across five African countries, in what officials describe as a ‘new era of diplomacy driven by innovation’. The US Department of State confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, detailing up to $150 million in support for Zipline International Inc., the American robotics firm known for its autonomous medical delivery drones. The plan, officials say, will expand Zipline’s operations in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda, ultimately serving as many as 15,000 health facilities. According to the State Department, the goal is to ensure that essential…
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to serve as a model for subnational climate leadership in Africa. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this in a press release signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Kunle Adeshina, on Wednesday in Lagos. Wahab spoke at the Africa Climate Finance Summit held at the Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, where he highlighted the state’s efforts to create an enabling environment for private investment in green initiatives. “The gap between climate challenges and sustainable opportunities is climate finance,” Wahab said, noting that climate financing has…
Stakeholders in peace-building, humanitarian, and development sectors in Sokoto State have stressed the urgent need to integrate climate-sensitive strategies into conflict resolution. The consensus emerged during the inaugural meeting of the Sokoto State Project Steering Committee for the Powering Peace through Climate Action II (PPCA) Project on Wednesday in Sokoto. The initiative is being led by International Alert Nigeria, a non-governmental organization, with financial and technical support from Irish Aid. Participants highlighted that climate-sensitive conflict approaches prioritize understanding the links between climate change and conflict, enabling policymakers to address both challenges effectively and prevent escalation in vulnerable communities. They noted…
The Kano State Government and the Government of France have strengthened cooperation under the National Water Sector Reform Programme, which focuses on social development, institutional efficiency and sustainable water management. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Wednesday in Kano. Gov. Abba Yusuf received the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marc Fonbaustier, who led an eight-member delegation to Government House, Kano.The visit reviewed progress on ongoing water projects and explored new areas of collaboration. Fonbaustier said the size and calibre of his delegation reflected the importance France attaches to Kano State and…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has stressed Nigeria’s urgent need for a National Population and Housing Census, noting that credible and up-to-date data is crucial for achieving the country’s development priorities. Acting Chairman of the Commission, Muhammad Usman, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the sixth commemoration of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25), themed “The Future Can’t Wait: Advancing Rights and Choices for Current and Future Generations.” Usman described Nigeria as being at a “pivotal demographic moment,” marked by rapid population growth, a youthful population, and persistent gaps in health, education,…
The Ebonyi and Enugu state governments say they are prioritizing improved access to healthcare services, particularly for residents in rural communities. Health officials from both states made the commitment on Wednesday at a training for South-East and South-South journalists on Sexual and Reproductive Health Solution Journalism. The training was organized by MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and Nigeria Health Watch in partnership with the Enugu and Ebonyi Ministries of Health and their Primary Health Care Development Agencies (PHCDAs). The Executive Secretary of the Ebonyi PHCDA, Dr Emeka Ovuoba, said Governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration had revitalized and equipped 25 primary healthcare centres.…