By Aderogba George A coalition of non-governmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to implement urgent sodium reduction measures in processed foods. The organisations are the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). TheContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A coalition of health advocates has called for stronger public education and awareness on food labelling systems and healthier food policies to reduce the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. They made the call at a news conference in Abuja following a road walk organised toContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye A don, Dr Lawrence Odeh, says the by-elections scheduled for June 20 by INEC to fill the five vacant National Assembly seats is a necessary and constitutional step toward upholding democratic representation. Odeh, of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) says it has intensified preparations for the WSF World Junior Team Squash Championship scheduled to hold in Ontario, Canada from July 20 to July 31. President of the Federation, Sunday Egberipou, said this in Abuja at a news conference. Egberipou said theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has urged pastoralists across the country to adopt sedentary livestock production to improve breeds, pasture development and livestock management. The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, made the call during an interactive session with the Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) inContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates, warning it may weaken education standards. NUT National President, Mr Titus Amba, voiced the position in Abuja during a news conference on education policy. The Minister of Education, DrContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) has distributed squash equipment to four grassroots coaches as part of efforts to develop the sport across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that each beneficiary received 10 rackets and two packs of squash balls during a brief ceremonyContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Prof. Wale Sulaiman, an aspirant in the 2027 Kwara governorship race, has dismissed rumours of a consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Sulaiman, who addressed supporters and party members in Ilorin, said no consensus candidate had emerged for theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government says it will unveil a new strategic policy framework for Nigeria’s cotton, textile and garment (CTG) sector between June and July as part of efforts to revive the industry. Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, disclosed this in Abuja at the CTGContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to drive agro-industrial growth and transform the agricultural sector through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, stated this at the Federal Inter–Agency Technical Committee Meeting ofContinue Reading
