By Mercy Omoike An apiculture expert, Mr Yusuf Adeyemo, has restated the relevance of bee farming in enhancing food security in the country. Adeyemo, the president of Youths for Apiculture Initiative (YFAI) said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. NAN reportsContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has called for renewed collaboration with its Agriculture and Food Security counterpart toward achieving the nation’s food security mandate. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Shehu Shinkafi, made the call at the opening of the 30th meeting ofContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has unveiled 120 housing units and an empowerment center for farmers in Borno to increase food production. In a statement provided to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, NALDA’s Executive Secretary, Paul Ikonne, highlighted that thisContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Women and Girl Child Development Initiative (WGCDEI), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has granted scholarships to 50 indigent students of Junior Secondary School (JSS) Kabusa in the Federal Capital Territory. Mr Godwin Ogunsanya, Programme Manager at WGCDEI, announced this during a ceremony in Abuja on Friday toContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) has reported that 50 per cent of citizens have enrolled in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) within five years, describing it as a notable achievement. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Chairman of the forum, mentionedContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Abdulhamid Haliru, the newly elected Sarkin Samarin of Nigeria, has outlined a vision focused on unity, peace, and harnessing the creativity of the youth for the country’s sustainable development. In an inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Abuja by the Council of Traditional Youth Chiefs ForumContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Abuja-based Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), FAB Treasure Foundation, and the Girl Force Movement collaborated to emphasise the significance of educating the girl-child during a one-day sensitisation event at Government Secondary School, Masaka in Nasarawa State. Hosted by Miss Abigail Festus, the founder of FAB Treasure Foundation, the event,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has urged families to prioritise the moral development of their wards to combat the escalating cases of insecurity and societal ills in the country. Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, Deputy Secretary-General of CSN, emphasised the pivotal role of families in guiding theirContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Yusuf John-Suberu Foundation has conducted a comprehensive training program on digital publication and strategic advertising for selected members of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), in a bid to enhance efficiency and professionalism. Dr Yusuf John-Suberu, the Executive Director of the Foundation, disclosed to the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) says it is committed to mobilising political parties and aspirants at both state and federal levels to ensure enhanced water, sanitation and hygiene services across the country. NEWSAN National Coordinator, Mr Attah Benson, reaffirmed the society’s commitment at NEWSAN StakeholdersContinue Reading
