By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has tasked the Technical Working Group on Contagious Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia (CBPP) to intensify nationwide vaccination efforts aimed at achieving total eradication of the disease across Nigeria. CBPP is a bacterial disease of cattle that causes severe pneumonia, is often fatal, and leads to significantContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha De Norsemen Klub International (DNKI) has approved and instituted a nationwide widows welfare scheme to support families of its deceased members. The International President of the organisation, Chief Oliver Ityohegh, approved the initiative, which is designed to provide structured assistance and sustained care for widows. This isContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Yusuf Gandu, a Professor of Construction Management at Bingham University, Karu,FCT, has called for a Federal Government policy framework to encourage early adoption of emerging technologies in Nigeria’s construction sector. Gandu made the call on Thursday while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the university inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government is organising a targeted training programme to equip housing stakeholders with financing and partnership strategies to accelerate sustainable housing delivery across Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja said the training wouldContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says eight per cent of Nigeria’s population is currently living with diabetes. He added that 14 per cent are affected by hypertension, while about 25 per cent of Nigerians carry theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) to strengthen commodity trading and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a non-oil, export-driven economy. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, inaugurated the board on Thursday in Abuja. Oduwole said thatContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and Nestlé Nigeria Plc on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve animal genetics and enhance farmers’ productivity. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, said at the ceremony that the initiative would provide the country with a dairy skills development centreContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal Government has partnered with Century Information Systems Ltd. (CIS) and the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (NATOMORAS) to introduce a structured leasing model. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Head of MediaContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders have highlighted sport’s role in promoting unity, peace and development, urging young people to embrace it as a pathway to nation-building. They spoke on Monday at a mini-tournament marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, organised by Playing for Peace and Empowerment InitiativeContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal A Public Health Researcher, Dr Abiodun Ipadeola, has called on Nigerians to support public hospitals, encourage healthcare workers and families through simple acts of appreciation and community service. Ipadeola,the Chief Executive Officer, Datametrics Associates Limited and data/impact evaluation expert, made the call while speaking to newsmen onContinue Reading
