The Rotary Foundation is intensifying efforts against malaria, diarrhoea, and pneumonia—Africa’s leading causes of child mortality—through its Rotary Healthy Community Challenge. Mr. Holger Knaack, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja during a medical outreach, explaining that teams would move from community to community to address these diseases. He added that the Foundation also prioritises maternal and child health through its Together for Healthy Families initiative, which ensures safe childbirth for mothers and babies. Knaack reaffirmed Rotary’s commitment to global polio eradication, noting that although Africa has been free of wild poliovirus…
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Ellah Lakes Plc., Nigeria’s pioneer integrated agro-industrial company, has expressed optimism that its acquisition of 100% shareholding in Agro-Allied Resources & Processing Nigeria Ltd. (ARPN) will strengthen its presence in the agro-industrial sector. The Deputy Managing Director of Ellah Lakes, Mr. Paul Farrer, made the disclosure at a media briefing on Thursday in Lagos. Farrer said the company plans to acquire and install a 20-tonne-per-hour mill at an ARPN facility in Edo State. The new mill will complement an existing six-tonne-per-hour mill already operating at Ellah Lakes’ oil palm plantation in the state. Describing the acquisition as a pivotal moment,…
The Pan-African Psychological Association (PASU) has urged a shift from Euro-American models in psychology education to an African-centred approach that better reflects the continent’s unique realities. The call was made on Thursday at the first PASU Higher Education Conference, themed “Psychology Education in Africa: Challenges for Cohesion and Development,” organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) in Abuja. Prof. Andrew Zamani, PASU President, said the initiative aims to equip young Africans with the skills to address trauma in ways that align with African culture and linguistic diversity. He stressed that African psychologists must take ownership of their development…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that investing in nutrition offers one of the highest returns on investment for any development intervention, with each dollar yielding an estimated return of $23. Shettima made the remark on Thursday in Abuja at the Mobilising Against Malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria conference, organised by the Katsina State Government, Northwest Governors Forum, and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). He was represented by Mrs. Uju Rochas-Anwukah, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health and Focal Person on Nutrition in the Office of the Vice President. According to Shettima, investing in nutrition is equivalent to investing…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and traditional leaders have pledged to strengthen prevention structures and enhance support systems for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The commitment was made during a high-level sensitization workshop on GBV prevention with the FCT Traditional Rulers’ Council, organised by UN Women and the FCTA Women Affairs Secretariat in Abuja on Thursday. The workshop is part of the Advancing Advocacy, Policy, and Social Norms Change in Nigeria and West Africa (LEAP) project, implemented by UN Women with financial support from the Ford Foundation. Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, FCTA Mandate Secretary…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has called on Nigeria to fully harness the potential of its youth to achieve food sovereignty. The call was made by IFAD’s Country Director, Mrs. Dede Ekoue, on Thursday in Benin during the 5th Supervision Mission of the Federal Government, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and IFAD-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises — Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project. Mrs. Ekoue explained that the LIFE-ND project is designed to empower youths and women with practical skills in agricultural business across the Niger Delta region. To ensure effectiveness, the program uses a business incubation model, where all trainees…
The Nikki Udezue Foundation (NUF) has empowered students on menstrual hygiene through its “Pad a Girl” project, aiming to combat period poverty among underprivileged girls. The Founder and President of the Foundation, Mrs. Nkeiruka Udezue, disclosed this during an outreach program tagged “Pad a Girl Niger State” held at the Government Technical College, Kwamba, on Thursday. Mrs. Udezue said the initiative seeks to provide sanitary pads and menstrual hygiene education to girls, while also sensitizing boys on cleanliness and health-related practices. “Presently, we have carried out this program in about two to three schools, reaching between 1,000 and 2,000 students.…
Motorists in Calabar have called on the Federal Government to ensure that the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and training centre in the city becomes operational so that they can benefit from the initiative. The centre, located in Calabar, was inaugurated by the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on October 18, 2024, but has yet to commence operations. The CNG conversion project is part of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI), designed to promote affordable and sustainable energy solutions across the country following the removal of fuel subsidy. However, an investigation revealed that since its inauguration, no activity related to…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the 300 beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and Huawei “Women in Tech” training programme to use their newly acquired digital skills to drive positive change in their communities. Mrs Tinubu made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the Women in Tech training programme for female entrepreneurs drawn from the six geopolitical zones of the country. The initiative, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative and Huawei Technologies Company Limited, is aimed at equipping women entrepreneurs with practical technological skills to grow their businesses…
The Malaysian government will introduce a national cyber ethics module in schools across the country to raise awareness and understanding of online safety and digital responsibility among students. The Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, announced that the module, set to be rolled out in January 2026, aims to promote ethical and safe online practices among children amid the growing influence of digital gaming and social media platforms. ALSO READ: CITAD summit urges inclusive, ethical AI governance in Nigeria In a statement, Gobind said the module would provide comprehensive guidance on responsible internet use across six key areas: digital fluency,…