The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), implementing partner of the UNDP–Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF–SGP) Nigeria, has organized a two-day skill acquisition training for women and youths in Yobe State. Mr. Harry Hanson, NCF Zonal Officer and Project Coordinator, disclosed this on Thursday in Nguru, stating that the training benefited 130 women and 50 youths from the Maja-Kura community. He explained that the training, held under the project “Sustainable Farmers-Led Adaptation Strategy (SFLAS) to Climate Change,” focused on promoting climate-resilient livelihoods and environmental sustainability across participating communities. Hanson noted that the initiative was part of the project’s livelihood component,…
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Watermelon traders and consumers in Lagos have raised concerns over the rising prices and scarcity of the fruit, attributing the situation to high transportation costs and reduced supply from northern states. In separate interviews on Thursday, traders lamented the significant price increases despite the upcoming harvest season in November. Watermelon, a popular fruit in Nigerian households, is widely consumed fresh or as a refreshing snack, especially during hot weather. Rich in water content, vitamins, and antioxidants, it is favored for hydration and nutrition. However, seasonal fluctuations, high transportation expenses, and limited local cultivation have contributed to the surge in prices.…
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria on Thursday in Calabar emphasized the importance of reviving Africa’s indigenous knowledge system as a key driver for the continent’s development, growth, and future. Abdullahi Bashir, President of ACCE, made the remarks at the council’s 2025 National Conference themed, “Communication and Indigenous Knowledge System in the Era of AI, Big Data and Cultural Transformation.” Bashir stated, “In an era of global technological advancement and challenges such as the rise of social media, climate change, and economic and political crises, Africa must strengthen its indigenous knowledge system to serve its people well.” He…
Huriyya Lawal, wife of the Zamfara State Governor, has reaffirmed her commitment to combating hunger and malnutrition across the state, emphasizing the importance of nutrition for community health and development. Lawal made the pledge in a statement issued on Thursday by her Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Rabi Yusuf, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. She spoke during the inauguration of the Nutrition 774 Programme, a national initiative aimed at improving access to nutritious food across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The governor’s wife explained that the programme was introduced to Zamfara through the efforts of the…
Dr. Samuel Otene, Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has advised Nigerian women to adopt healthy lifestyle modifications, practice regular self-examination, and seek early medical intervention to effectively tackle breast cancer. Dr. Otene gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos during a two-day workshop organised by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) for journalists, commemorating the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The training, held in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and supported by Roche Nigeria, aimed to enhance media coverage and public awareness of breast cancer. Dr. Otene, who practices at Benue State University, highlighted the…
A Benue State veterinary doctor, Dr. Shadrach Akpem, has won a $10,000 (₦15 million) prize at the Global Innovate for Impact Challenge Finals held in the United States. The Director-General of the Benue State Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, announced the achievement in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday in Makurdi. Dr. Akpem, who serves as Technical Assistant to the Director-General, emerged second-place winner at the World Food Prize Foundation’s Innovate for Impact Challenge Finals held on October 22 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. According to Asambe, the competition—organised by the World Food…
The Acting Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Bauchi State Office, Aliyu Abba Kalli, has raised concern over a disturbing new dimension in human trafficking involving organ harvesting. Kalli disclosed this during the retirement ceremony of the former State Commander, Mansur Ahmed, organized by the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Bauchi State Chapter, held in Bauchi. He revealed that traffickers now target young girls not only for prostitution but also for ritual purposes and organ harvesting. “Trafficking young girls for prostitution abroad is no longer in vogue. These traffickers now…
The Federal Government has released an additional ₦32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) as part of the ongoing BHCPF 2.0 reform agenda aimed at improving Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Dr. Oritseweyimi Ogbe, Secretary of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC), announced the release during the committee’s 12th meeting held in Abuja. According to Ogbe, this third disbursement for 2025 is intended to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country and enhance accountability in the use of funds at the community level. He explained that the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Gateway is currently validating enrollee lists,…
Dr. David Oladele, Deputy Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has called for improved research literacy and increased funding to strengthen clinical trials in Nigeria. Oladele, who heads the Clinical Trials Unit at NIMR, made the call during the institute’s monthly media chat held on Wednesday in Lagos to highlight some of its ongoing research efforts. He said clinical trials and research form the cornerstone of any nation’s commitment to advancing health through science, stressing the need to enhance understanding of research among the public and policymakers. “Clinical trials are vital in assessing the efficacy…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will inaugurate a new electric campus transportation scheme across selected tertiary institutions in November to ease mobility challenges faced by students nationwide. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Wednesday when a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by its National Secretary, Comrade Shedrack Anzaku, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Echono said the initiative, which will begin with 12 pilot campuses, is part of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to improve the welfare and learning environment of Nigerian students through innovation and inclusion. “Students…