Nigeria, Vietnam partner on cashew development

By Patricia Amogu Nigeria and Vietnam have entered into a strategic partnership to boost cashew production, processing, and trade, according to the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). NCAN stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) during the 14th VINACAS Golden CashewContinue Reading

FG, Africa Health Project trains 1,500 youths on digital skills 

By Mustapha Yauri No fewer than 1,500 youths have benefitted from the digital skills training under a collaboration between the Federal Government’s World Bank supported IDEAS/TVET Project and African Health Project. The World Bank-supported Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) initiative under the Technical and VocationalContinue Reading

Niger activates security advisory team for treated net, malaria campaign

By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has activated a Security Advisory Team (SAT), to provide safety and intelligence support during the Integrated Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across the state. Dr Abdullahi Imam, Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Health, said in Minna onContinue Reading

Ebonyi farmers to benefit from N5.17bn IFAD–VCDP funding

By Chukwuemeka Opara The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has projected a budget of N5.17 billion for its 2026 activities in Ebonyi. The IFAD–VCDP State Programme Coordinator, Mr Sunday Ituma, disclosed this in Abakaliki during the state steering committee meeting on the 2026 AnnualContinue Reading

We’ll deepen unity, empowerment in navy community – New NOWA President

By Sumaila Ogbaje The New President of the Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA), Hajiya Aisha Abbas, has pledged to strengthen unity, empowerment, and expand community service initiatives within the naval family. Abbas made the pledge while taking over the leadership of NOWA from the outgone President of the association, MrsContinue Reading