By EricJames Ochigbo The Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, says the agency will commence broadcast in local languages before the end of 2025. Ali made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Special CommitteeContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa/Angela Atabo Dr Mohammed Goronyo, Minister of State for Works, has emphasised the role of geospatial data in advancing Nigeria’s security and socio-economic development. During his visit to the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation in Abuja on Wednesday, Goronyo noted the importance of developing data infrastructureContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Agricultural stakeholders in Nigeria have stated that achieving food security by 2025 will only be possible if farmers’ security is guaranteed. Speaking at the ongoing 16th National Agricultural Show (NAS) in Tudun Wada, Nasarawa, the stakeholders called on the government to address the various challenges hindering theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas A medical expert, Damian Avar, has urged the Federal Government to establish a telemedicine hub, similar to India’s, to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions. Avar made the call at a panel discussion at the 2024 Media for Development conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He emphasised thatContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At 25 years and newly married, Mrs Elizabeth Awo-Ejeh was full of life and had her dreams of building a family while pursuing the career ahead of her. However, in 2021, she discovered a lump in one of her breasts. To her,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding has become an increasingly frequent and devastating worldwide. Often it leaves communities to contend with displacement, disease outbreaks and huge economic losses. In Borno State, the September 2024 Alau Dam burst revealed shortcomings in emergency preparedness and response systems and underscored theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Chief Executive Officer of NISH Affordable Housing Ltd., Dr Saheed Adelakun, has called for a sustainable, affordable, and revolving housing finance mechanism to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. Speaking at the 7th Nigeria Affordable Housing Finance and Innovation Summit and Expo (NAHFIS 2024) in Abuja on Monday,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A Space Engineer, Prof. Spencer Onuh, has stated that Nigeria needs to acquire more advanced satellites to reduce capital flight on data and imagery sourcing, which costs the country over two billion dollars annually. Onuh said this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade WaterAid Nigeria on Tuesday inaugurated the ‘Accelerating Inclusive Sanitation and Hygiene Economy in Nigeria’ project to improve sanitation and enhance cholera interventions in four Bauchi local governments. The 30-month project aims to benefit 900,000 people across Bauchi, Tafawa-Balewa, Misau, and Jama’are LGAs. Ms Evelyn Mere, Country DirectorContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, and the Ministry of Power, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. The 500 million dollars World Bank SPIN project aims to enhance dam safety and improveContinue Reading
