Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari

By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says over five million smallholder farmers have benefitted from the IFAD supported agricultural programmes in the country. The programmes were funded by the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (FG/IFAD). They include Value Chain Development Programme; Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in NigerContinue Reading

By Abujah Racheal Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has emphasised the critical importance of investing in human capital, as Nigeria’s foremost asset for development. Speaking at the Barewa Old Boys’ Association Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony in Abuja, Pate highlighted the pivotal roleContinue Reading

By Aisha Gambo Alhaji Abdullahi Haruna, the Chairman, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), Kaduna Unit, says the association is intact and indivisible under the leadership of the new National Chairman, Augustine Egbon. Haruna stated this on Tuesday during a news conference shortly after interacting with the members of  PTD at theContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan The President, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), Prof. Fanna Abdulrahman, has announced the upcoming implementation of a revolutionary framework in 2024, aiming to regulate and enhance the use of chemicals. Abdulrahman disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during the 18th Mandatory Continuing Programme Development workshopContinue Reading

  By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa’s low global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution is a call for immediate action by governments on the continent. The ECA Director of Macro Economic Policy Division, Adams Elhiraika, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

By Justina Auta The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) has advocated for more funding and commitment by government to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other harmful traditional practices against women and girls. The National President of NCWS, Hajiya Lami Adamu-Lau, made the call while briefing the media in AbujaContinue Reading