Mantrac Nigeria, the sole authorized Caterpillar equipment representative in the country, has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s industrial and infrastructure growth with the opening of a new digital service centre. The facility monitors equipment performance remotely, conducts virtual inspections, and proactively responds to faults or irregularities before they lead to breakdowns, thereby enhancing productivity on industrial sites. Speaking during a media roundtable and facility tour, Mantrac Nigeria Managing Director, Mr. Emad Adeeb, said the centre was designed to help customers manage machinery operations efficiently through remote connectivity, monitoring, and diagnostics. “This facility reflects our long-term vision to redefine after-sales service…
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WaterAid Nigeria has urged Nigerians to embrace regular handwashing as a life-saving habit, describing it as vital to safeguarding public health—especially in communities with limited access to clean water and hygiene facilities. The Country Director of WaterAid Nigeria, Ms. Evelyn Mere, made the call in a goodwill message to mark the 2025 Global Handwashing Day on Wednesday in Lagos. The event, themed “Be a Handwashing Hero,” was organized at the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, development partners, and civil society organizations. Mere said the theme served as…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global public debt will rise above 100 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948. The projection was made by Vitor Gaspar, Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, during the presentation of the Fund’s Fiscal Monitor on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Gaspar warned that global debt risks are widespread and could accelerate if policymakers fail to act decisively. “In the Fiscal Monitor, we project global public debt to go above 100 per cent of GDP by 2029. Public debt risks are widespread and tilted…
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Food Day 2025, ActionAid Nigeria has called for renewed commitment to ending hunger and building a more resilient and inclusive food system. Speaking at a media dialogue in Abuja on Wednesday, ActionAid Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, emphasized the need for coordinated national action to ensure food security for all Nigerians, particularly those in rural and conflict-affected communities. Mamedu cited a recent FAO report showing that 30.6 million Nigerians across 26 states and the FCT could face food insecurity during the 2025 lean season — a slight improvement from the 33.1 million…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited to promote hygiene practices and eliminate open defecation in local communities. The collaboration, implemented under UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme, aims to improve sanitation standards, particularly in areas where Niger Foods operates its farms. During a visit to Niger Foods’ office in Minna, Theresa Pamma, UNICEF Representative, explained that the initiative focuses on raising awareness about the dangers of open defecation and its impact on public health. She noted that poor sanitation remains a major contributor to the spread of waterborne…
To commemorate the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) organized a practical handwashing session with pupils of Meenas Scholars Academy in Bauchi. This year’s theme, “Be a Handwashing Hero,” underscores the importance of washing hands with soap as a simple yet powerful way to prevent diseases and save lives. During the visit, J4PD members interacted with the pupils, educating them on when and why to wash their hands. The Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah, urged both pupils and teachers to become handwashing heroes by encouraging others to make the practice a daily…
The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has pledged to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to enhance soil health and promote sustainable agricultural production in Nigeria. Dr. Beatrice Aighewi, Head of Station at IITA Abuja, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abuja on the sidelines of the launch of the Nigerian Farmers’ Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). The NFSHS is a comprehensive soil fertility management programme designed to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve land productivity, and support climate-smart farming. According to Aighewi, the initiative will provide farmers with real-time insights into soil conditions,…
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dadi-Adare, has urged local government chairmen to mobilize their communities for the ongoing Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign. Dadi-Adare emphasized the importance of their involvement as community leaders, role models, and mediators in addressing resistance and challenges faced by immunization workers. The commissioner made the call during an interactive session with local government chairmen in Sokoto, stressing the need to engage community leaders to ensure the success of the exercise aimed at protecting children from deadly but preventable diseases. “The ongoing vaccination against measles, rubella, poliomyelitis, and other preventable diseases is…
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has debunked rumor’s suggesting that its members are on strike. The association made this clarification in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr. Nosa Lancy-Orhue; Secretary-General, Dr. Abdulrahman Shehu; and National Liaison Officer/Organizing Secretary, Dr. Muhammad Askira, on Wednesday in Abuja. NAMDA, the trade union representing medical lecturers in universities, tertiary hospitals, and research institutions, is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the training of doctors and dentists across Nigeria. The association reaffirmed its status as an independent union with the capacity to negotiate its interests while maintaining…
The World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that about 673 million people — representing nearly 8 per cent of the global population — are currently suffering from hunger. In its latest assessment ahead of the 2025 World Food Day (marked annually on October 16), the UN food agency warned that export restrictions, tariffs, and volatile commodity prices are destabilising food markets, making food less affordable and accessible in countries that already face food deficits. “These challenges are compounded by trade policy uncertainty, global tariffs, and inflation — all of which ultimately limit people’s access to affordable food,” the agency said.…