By Safia Abdulrahman Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enhance agricultural productivity. The initiative was introduced in Abuja to mark the 2026 World EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria), a Civil Society Organisation has revealed plans to deepen investments in data systems to support evidence-based policy reforms. LTR Nigeria’s Communication and Media Officer, Mr Saleh Gagarawa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Gagarawa added that theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the skilled workforce needed to drive infrastructure development across Africa. The Continental Chairperson of SASASNET, Prof. Idris Bugaje, stated this at the network’s third Annual Regional Conference on Quality Skills Development andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has intensified national preparedness and response measures against the possible introduction of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEBOV), currently reported in parts of East and Central Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of PressContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has introduced new standards for rehabilitation practice nationwide, inaugurating digital regulatory portals and implementing major policy reforms approved by the Federal Government. Prof. Rufia Ahmad, Registrar of the board, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has intensified efforts to promote voluntary blood donation across Nigeria, following the unveiling of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign slogan by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Director-General of NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, made this known in aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has welcomed the unveiling of the “Lancet Oncology Commission on Cancer Workforce: A Global Crisis”, describing it as a timely call to strengthen cancer care systems globally. Dr Uche Nwokwu, National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), said this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has inaugurated the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF), an initiative aimed at training six million young Nigerians in agribusiness within three years. The programme also seeks to expand access to opportunities across the agricultural value chain, positioning agriculture as a key driverContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Supply Chain Initiative (SCI), implemented by Society for Family Health (SFH), says strengthened logistics systems enabled the successful delivery of 34.7 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 10 states in 2025. SCI Project Director, Mr Christopher Dangana, said this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition and health sector have called for the full adoption and effective implementation of the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) to tackle anaemia and malnutrition affecting women and children nationwide. The call was made at a media roundtable themed, “Child Nutrition Fund (CNF): A StrategicContinue Reading
