By Doris Esa The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, says soil constitutes the backbone of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2025 World Soil Day celebration with the Global theme: “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities. Abdullahi saidContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Stakeholders in the veterinary sector have called for a strong legal framework to ensure proper management of animal health in the country. The stakeholders from the Federal and State Ministry of Agriculture, Resolve to Save Lives, and Orixine Consulting said this in Uyo during a four-day stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has charged 464 newly inducted foreign-trained Medical Laboratory Science graduates to uphold professionalism, integrity, and precision while resisting malpractice and quackery in the country’s healthcare system. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the charge on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, has inaugurated irrigation systems and research farm equipment to develop and deliver improved varieties more quickly and on a larger scale. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project, funded by the Crops to End Hunger initiativeContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The European Union (EU) and British High Commission have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, describing it as a historic opportunity to strengthen women’s political participation and solidify Nigeria’s democracy. Mr Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador, European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Prof. Femi Ayoade of Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, says funding gaps, weak infrastructure, policy limitations, skill shortages and evolving regulations are preventing Nigeria from fully benefiting from biotechnology advancements. Ayoade, a Professor of Food and Environmental Biotechnology, said this while delivering the university’s 20th Inaugural LectureContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba An agriculture expert, Mr Sunday Obasi, has urged Nigerians and small-scale farmers to adopt all-year-round farming techniques in organic and climate-resilient agriculture to boost national food security. Obasi, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, gave the advice on an All-Year-Round Farming TrainingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says lasting peace and stability in Nigeria cannot be achieved by security agencies alone without the active involvement of communities and critical stakeholders. Ribadu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level dialogue on preventing violence and conflict inContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya Stakeholders in the petroleum sector have been called upon to prioritise safety and avoid impatience as business activities increase towards the end of the year. Dr Akinyemi Atilola, Ogun Coordinator, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Abeokuta Field Office, made the call during a stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. The president administered the oath of office on Musa in his office at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu had described Musa as a “fine gentleman” whoseContinue Reading
