Indonesia launches free meals programme to combat malnutrition in schools

By Fortune Abang The Indonesian government has launched an ambitious free meal programme to combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating among students in underserved communities in the country. The “Free Nutritious Meal Programme’, a centerpiece of President Prabowo Subianto election campaign that propelled him to power in 2024, aims toContinue Reading

Oyetola tasks maritime agencies to prioritise budget for impactful devt.

By Diana Omueza The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies of the ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget proposals to ensure massive and impactful development. Oyetola gave the charge in a statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna, Director of Information and Public Relations,Continue Reading

NGO urges collaboration between vigilantes, mining marshals to secure sites

By Martha Agas A Non-Governmental Organisation, Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has called for synergy between local vigilante groups in mining host communities and the Mining Marshals for security of mining sites. The Executive of RDI, Philip Jakpor, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria onContinue Reading

NSC pledges to prioritise athletes’ welfare

By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Sports Commission (NSC) says it will continue to implement policies that prioritise the welfare of Nigerian athletes. NSC Chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance in Abuja when a delegation from the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) paid him a courtesy visit. Dikko outlinedContinue Reading

ICPC urges NNMDA to tackle proliferation of unregulated herbal drinks

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA) to address the proliferation of unregulated herbal drinks in the country. Mr Kabir Elelu, the ICPC Resident Commissioner for Lagos State, made the call at a one-day trainingContinue Reading