A group, Safe House for Justice and Human Empowerment Centre (SHJHEC), has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to secure farming and other vulnerable communities in Plateau. Mrs. Edit Gamut, the Executive Director of the organization, made this call during a news conference commemorating the 2026 World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday in Jos. Gamut, a legal practitioner, stated that the event was organized in collaboration with the Ascend Community Wellness Centre and Relief and Hope Foundation (RAHF). Decrying the humanitarian crisis in Plateau caused by prolonged insecurity, she urged all levels of government to take action. She expressed…
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The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations-Alliance (REEEA-A) has called for stronger partnerships, increased investment, and coordinated action to accelerate access to clean and affordable energy in Nigeria. This appeal was made at REEEA-A’s fifth International Conference on Wednesday in Lagos, where stakeholders emphasized moving from policy talks to practical implementation. The conference theme was: “Accelerating Collective Action and Strategic Partnerships for Equitable Clean Energy Access.” It gathered government officials, investors, development partners, researchers, and energy professionals. Mr. Ayodeji Dada, Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, said energy challenges are too complex for any single institution, sector, or country to…
The Eggs Sellers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (ESDAN) has commended the Lagos State Government for establishing the Agege Fresh Food Hub. However, the association urged the government to include its members in the supply and distribution of eggs at the facility. The National President of ESDAN, Mrs. Olaide Graham, made this call in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. It was reported that the Lagos State Government recently inaugurated the Agege Fresh Food Hub to address post-harvest losses and enhance food security. This facility is the third in the state, following the Fresh Food Hub in Mushin,…
The Borno Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to transform the livestock sector and unlock the state’s economic potential. The State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, made the statement on Wednesday in Maiduguri during a visit from the Minister of Livestock Development, Dr. Idi Maiha. Maiha was in the state to inspect projects under the Federal Government’s Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative. Kadafur said the partnership will focus on improving livestock production, animal breeding, fisheries, processing, and value addition, aiming to position Borno as a major livestock investment and export hub.…
The Delta Government has commenced an agribusiness training programme for no fewer than 1,000 youths across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, disclosed this at a three-day training programme in Ughelli on Wednesday. Arenyeka described agriculture as a major avenue for wealth creation, employment and sustainable economic development. He said the training was designed to move youths beyond subsistence farming to commercially viable agriculture. “The essence is to enable our youths to get involved in enterprises that can create jobs and stimulate local economies,” he said. According to him, the initiative will also attract…
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has challenged the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) to reposition itself as a major problem-solving institution for Nigerian industries. Dr Mukhtar Muhammad, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, gave the charge during a visit to the institute on Wednesday in Lagos, along with other senior ministry officials. The permanent secretary stressed that FIIRO, with its 70-year history and more than 700 staff, must move beyond conducting research that remained on laboratory shelves and ensure that decades of research translated into commercially viable products and…
An expert on climate, Mr Taye Ojo, says climate change has contributed to the soaring food, irrigation and petrol costs and other production challenges. Ojo, the Programmes Manager of the Development of Education Action Network (DEAN), told reporters in Abuja on Wednesday that smallholder farmers were particularly affected. He said this was because they produced a significant proportion of the food consumed by communities. “Sometimes they (smallholder farmers) find it difficult to even transport their farm produce to the market. “This is not even just about the distance now. Even accessible roads to where they can sell the farm produce…
Mrs Grace Arheghan, Director of Nursing Services at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has called for sustained breastfeeding education and support. Arheghan made the call in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Benin. She was reflecting on activities organised by the hospital during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7. Arheghan described the programme as successful, citing strong participation and presentations by health professionals who provided useful breastfeeding information. She stressed the need for continuous sensitisation, recalling UBTH’s former nursing sub-units which regularly visited mothers to promote proper breastfeeding techniques. According to…
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) Nigeria is set to scrutinise Nigeria’s budget implementation, focusing on whether approved funds translate into services for citizens. The Country Director of IBP Nigeria, Olayinka Babalola, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the organisation’s PULSE Summit 2026 scheduled for Sept. 3. Babalola said the PULSE Summit, with the theme “From Approved Budgets to the Last Mile: Examining Budget Implementation in Nigeria,” would connect budget data with citizens’ experiences. She said PULSE, meaning Public Finance: Unlocking Last Mile Services, would examine the gap between budget allocations and the services ultimately…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to dial 112 during emergencies requiring urgent medical assistance, while releasing state emergency call centre numbers. The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), in an update on Wednesday, said 112 serves as a central contact for emergency medical assistance. It said several states also have dedicated emergency call centre numbers to support faster responses to medical emergencies. According to NEMSAS, the emergency response system provides fast response, professional care and life-saving services, with first responders available 24 hours daily. The agency released emergency call centre numbers covering 35 states and the Federal…