By Cecilia Ologunagba Sub-Saharan Africa has taken a cautious but critical step toward greater health self-reliance as locally produced HIV medicines and diagnostic tests begun reaching national programmes. This include, for the first time, procurement of African-made treatment for Mozambique. The development marks a milestone for a region that bearsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with the Republic of Congo. Shettima made the commitment when he received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo, Anatole Makosso, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip Pierre has condemned what he calls politically motivated criticism of President Bola Tinubu”s June visit, calling it “shameful” and rooted in a slavery mentality. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu paid a state visit to Saint LuciaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang President John Mahama of Ghana has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols, saying there’s no place for xenophobia in Ghana. Mahama disclosed this while receiving President Bola Tinubu’s special envoy led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the use of robust criminal justice mechanisms to combat human trafficking in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region. Dr Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe, ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, made the call at the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Morocco’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, says Nigeria and Morocco have strong bilateral ties and a common vision for Africa’s peace and prosperity. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a reception to commemorate the Throne DayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advocated the reviving of the Lake Chad to enhance all-year farming and support the Green Revolution Project. Shettima made the call at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the viceContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Government has expressed willingness to strengthen its partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) in delivering climate smart agricultural solutions for vulnerable communities. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this during a bilateral meeting with the Executive Director, WFP, Cindy Mccain, on the sidelines of the UnitedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria has already committed $538.05 million to the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. Shettima made this known at the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector. Vice-president Kashim Shettima stated this at a high-level dialogue between African youths agri-food entrepreneurs and African leaders at the United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. HeContinue Reading
