The Federal Government of Nigeria, in conjunction with the International Fund for Agricultural Development/Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP), on Tuesday distributed 33 cargo tricycles to rice and cassava farmers in Kogi. The Federal Government/IFAD-VCDP project gesture was to ease the challenge of produce transportation and enhance agricultural productivity in the state. The State Project Coordinator of IFAD-VCDP, Dr Stella Adejoh, said the beneficiaries cut across five local government areas of Ajaokuta, Ibaji, Kabba-Bunu, Lokoja, and Olamaboro. Adejoh explained that the tricycles were procured under a joint funding arrangement where farmers contributed 30 per cent of the cost while IFAD-VCDP provided…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday, unveiled the process and plans to enhance regulatory frameworks to promote an efficient, accessible and competitive communications industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at the Public Enquiry on three Subsidiary Legislations in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the regulatory guidelines are Licensing, Enforcement Processes and Internet Code of Practice. Maida, represented by NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, said that this was in line with global best practices while ensuring the creation of comprehensive communications structure serving the interests of various stakeholders.…
The 10th National Assembly (NASS) is set to advance legislation on digital innovation, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for diagnosis and surveillance to enhance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Godswill Akpabio, Senate President and Chairman, NASS, made this commitment at the sixth annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja on Tuesday. The summit has as theme” Building Responsive, Sustainable Health Systems: Leveraging Action for Digital Innovation and Human Capital for Universal Health Coverage”. Akpabio, represented by Barau Jibrin, Deputy Senate President, outlined plans to enhance telemedicine, implement electronic health records, and leverage Artificial Intelligence for diagnostics and surveillance…
A joint delegation of the European Union (EU) and Germany on Tuesday visited Plateau to engage stakeholders, assess field results, and reinforce partnerships for long-term agricultural transformation The visit was led by Massimo De Luca, Head of Cooperation for the EU delegates to Nigeria and ECOWAS, and Dr Andrea Ruediger, Cluster Coordinator for Rural Development & Agriculture, German Development Cooperation. The visit also had key Federal Ministries and technical experts from agricultural development projects among the delegation. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration in sustainable agriculture, innovation, and climate-smart practices that would enhance productivity and food security. The delegation noted…
Once plagued by frequent droughts and low yields, farmers in Ngoma, Kirehe, Kayonza, and other districts in Eastern Province are embracing climate-smart agriculture (CSA) to boost productivity, conserve soil, and build resilience to climate shocks. Espérance Uwizeyimana, 54, a mother of five and member of Terimbere Muhinzi Cooperative in Gahara Sector, said the new approach has transformed her harvests while cutting costs. “I used to scatter seeds randomly and waste fertiliser,” she said. “Now I prepare seedbeds properly and use less input for better yield.” Uwizeyimana adopted Pfumvudza, a conservation farming method developed in Zimbabwe under the Joint Programme on…
About six years ago, coffee produced by Impexcor, a leading Rwandan coffee processor for domestic consumption stood at just one tonne. Today, that figure has grown twentyfold, a sign of the rising appetite for locally produced coffee, according to Oreste Baragahorana, the company’s Chief Operations Manager. He was speaking at a press conference on the performance and future prospects of Rwanda’s coffee sector, held in Kigali last week. The company’s coffee brand, Rugali Coffee, has experienced unprecedented growth in the local market. “Six years ago, our company sold only one tonne of coffee locally. Today, that figure has reached 20…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced in Abuja on Tuesday that enforcement of the total ban on sachet and small PET bottle alcohol will begin January 2026. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at a press conference, reaffirming the agency’s unflinching commitment to protecting public health and emphasising that its responsibility to safeguard the nation’s wellbeing remained sacrosanct. Adeyeye said the enforcement would ensure full compliance with the total ban on production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml by December 2025. She explained that the move aligned…
The Jigawa chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has praised Gov. Umar Namadi for reviewing salaries of doctors and other health workers in the state. The branch NMA Chairman, Dr Shamsu Gujungu, gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday in Dutse. Gujungu said by implementing the Federal Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and reviewing call and hazard allowances among others, the government has aligned Jigawa’s pay with the national standard. He said the historic reform is a bold investment in human capital and a strong testament to the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the…
Health personnel across Kaduna State have been urged to redouble their commitment to efficient service delivery in line with the state government’s ongoing health sector reforms. The Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, Prof. Bello Jamoh, made the call during a meeting with Health Secretaries, union leaders, and top management staff of the agency on Monday in Kaduna. Jamoh said the state government, under Governor Uba Sani, had made significant investments aimed at revitalising the health sector to improve access and quality of care. He listed some of the achievements recorded by the administration to include the comprehensive…
Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has pledged a stronger partnership with stakeholders to boost innovation, mechanisation, and investment in Nigeria’s agricultural sector through the 2025 Farm, Food and Allied Technology (FARMFATECH) Expo. ACCI President, Emeka Obegolu, made the pledge on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the second edition of the expo themed “Agricultural Transformation: Achieving Food Security through Innovative Technologies.” Obegolu said the event, organised in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Ltd. and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, was designed to promote technology-driven solutions across the agricultural value chain. He revealed that the 2025…