By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased funding for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the full integration of essential services into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to improve care for millions of affected Nigerians. The call was made in Abuja at the inception meeting of the Media Community ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has impounded no fewer than 50 vehicles within two hours along the Giri–Gwagwalada–Lokoja Highway as it began a nationwide clampdown on overloading and other traffic violations. The operation marked the commencement of a 30-day enforcement exercise aimed at reducing road crashesContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government, German International Cooperation (GIZ), and African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) say they are committed to enhancing climate adaptation financing and sustainable livestock development. They gave the commitment during a breakfast meeting in Abuja. Alhaji Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, said thereContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Some stakeholders have intensified awareness campaign aimed at advancing food security and accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth through value creation, export promotion and institutional collaboration. Dr Chinedu Amadi, Publisher of Trade Horizon Magazine, said this at the Nigerian Commodity Leadership and Exporters Recognition Awards (NCLERA) in Abuja. AmadiContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has cautioned Nigerians against embarking on dangerous and illegal migration. Dabiri-Erewa said this while speaking on the dangers of irregular migration at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Human Rights Institute event commemorating 2025 International Human Rights Day, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) have charged newly inducted members to take frontline responsibility in eliminating quacks and reversing the recurring trend of building collapses across the country The call was made at the 25th CORBON Induction of New Builders,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday presented Nigeria’s first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House and Settlement Authorisation to JEX Markets Limited, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The official presentation was done in Abuja by Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, MinisterContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says standardising the production of Tom Brown will help tackle Nigeria’s high malnutrition rates and improve child nutrition across communities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tom Brown is made from roasted cereals and legumes such asContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has sought increased partnership with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) to reduce circumstances leading to illegal migration and IDPs. NOA North Central Zonal Director, Dr Priscilla Gondo-Aluor, made the plea while leading the members of staffContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government and the African Union-Inter African Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) are collaborating to strengthen safe market-linked livestock mobility in the African region. The partnership also sought to create a region where livestock movement is safe and orderly. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha,Continue Reading
