Nigeria and Hungary have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic and technical cooperation in water management, innovation, and climate resilience. The agreement, signed between the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Nigeria’s National Water Resources Institute (NWRI), Kaduna, was a key highlight of the Nigeria–Hungary Water Forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The forum, attended by government officials, engineers, and researchers, aimed to deepen collaboration in water management, technological innovation, and sustainable solutions to address Nigeria’s water-related challenges. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, described the MoU as a significant step toward improving…
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Dr. Habiba Ismail, President of the National Cancer Society, Bauchi State Chapter, has called on men to undergo regular breast cancer screening to promote early detection and timely medical intervention. Speaking in an interview with reporters in Bauchi on Tuesday, Ismail emphasised that proactive health checks could significantly reduce deaths linked to late-stage breast cancer diagnosis. She explained that although breast cancer is more common among women, men above 30 years are also at risk and should prioritise regular self-examinations and professional screening to safeguard their health. “I attended a medical conference where several men shared their experiences as breast…
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program Phase One (ATASP-1) has announced that the Federal Government plans to mop up excess food currently in circulation across the country. ATASP-1, an initiative of the Federal Government funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), aims to enhance agricultural productivity and value-chain development nationwide. Dr. Romanus Egba, Zonal Programme Coordinator of ATASP-1, Adani-Omor Zone, disclosed this to reporters in Enugu on Tuesday, assuring that there was no cause for alarm over possible post-harvest losses. Egba explained that the Federal Government maintains strategic food reserves and has begun purchasing surplus produce from farmers for storage…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in the areas of education, agriculture, and capacity building for civil servants. This was disclosed by Auwalu Umar, Director of Public Affairs at ABU, in a statement issued on Monday in Zaria. Umar said the governor made the commitment while receiving the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, and other members of the university management during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Gusau. An alumnus of ABU, Governor Lawal described the university as one of the best in the world, noting its high…
LPV Technologies (LPVT) says it is ramping up local production of TÜV-certified solar panels to address one of Nigeria’s biggest renewable energy challenges — delays in solar equipment imports. The Group Head of Supply Chain at Levene Energy, owners of LPV Technologies, Mr. Olugbenga Odunlami, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday. Odunlami said that by manufacturing locally, the company aims to eliminate the long delays and uncertainties associated with imports while delivering solar panels that meet globally recognised standards. He noted that by producing IEC-standard modules in Lagos, LPVT ensures timely delivery and consistent quality for…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a free skills acquisition programme for 100 trainees in Badagry, aimed at empowering youths with practical skills in aquaculture and agriculture. The training is being implemented under the World Bank-supported Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) initiative, a component of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. Mrs. Blessing Ogwu, National Project Coordinator of IDEAS/TVET, said each trainee would receive a monthly stipend of ₦22,500 throughout the six-month programme. The initiative is being executed by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with SejFarms Consults Ltd. Ogwu explained that…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof. Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert, for winning the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. Tinubu received the award winner on Monday at the State House, Abuja, commending him for bringing honour to Nigeria through his pioneering work in agricultural innovation, biosciences, renewable energy, and public health. This was contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The President praised Prof. Adenle for developing sustainable solutions that have improved the lives of rural and marginalised communities across Africa and beyond. The meeting was…
Nigeria and Vietnam have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance cashew production, processing, and trade, the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has announced. According to NCAN, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) during the 14th VINACAS Golden Cashew Rendezvous 2025, held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The three-day event, which ran from October 26 to 28, marked the 35th anniversary of VINACAS and brought together global stakeholders in the cashew value chain. A joint communiqué issued after the signing stated that the agreement aims to promote bilateral trade, technology transfer, and collaboration to…
In a move to empower African businesses with affordable and compliant cloud infrastructure, CloudVantage has launched an indigenous cloud-automation computing company in Nigeria. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Muhideen Ashiru, announced this in a statement on Monday in Lagos, describing the inauguration as a pivotal moment for developers, tech engineers, and businesses across Africa. Ashiru said the CloudVantage platform was designed to tackle key challenges in cloud adoption, including time management, complex onboarding, manual server configuration, cost control, and security. “For too long, Nigerian and African businesses — including government institutions — have sought affordable, local cloud-automation solutions with…
The Abia Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for Local Government (LG) health workers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu said that this development formed part of the present administration’s ongoing reforms focused on enhancing the welfare and conditions of service of Abia civil servants. He said that the move placed Abia among the few states in the federation paying the Federal Government’s CONHESS to local government health workers. “As part…