By Lilian U. Okoro The Roche Products Ltd., says it targets to move patient’s breast cancer treatment in Nigeria from 65 per cent being inadequately treated to 80 per cent receiving appropriate treatment by 2030. The General Manager of the company, Dr Ladi Hamed, made this known at aContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), on Tuesday launched a three-year agricultural project to support 100,000 small scale farmers increase productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean in Kaduna and Niger states. The project, titled ‘Enhancing the Productivity and Competitiveness of Maize and Soybean Value Chains in NigerContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, says Nigeria is prioritising the issue of food security and global competitiveness as well as transforming the country’s livestock industry. Speaking at the 2025 Animal Science Meeting and Industry Exposition in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister said thatContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The Are-Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land and Chief Promoter of Olokun Festival Foundation, Chief Gani Adams, has urged both the Federal and Lagos State governments to create policies that will make Badagry a global tourism destination. Adams gave the advice during the 2025 edition of OlokunContinue Reading
By Lilian Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has challenged the harmful notion that a girl’s education ends in the kitchen, urging students to reject the stereotype. Mrs Stella Ibekwe, an Official of CAPRIGHTS-VP, gave the charge at anContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Samuel Otene, a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has advised Nigerian women on lifestyle modifications, regular self-examination, and early medical intervention to tackle breast cancer. Otene gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos at a two-day workshop organised by the Health Writers Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Prof. Uwose Uba, a Professor of Public Health from the University of Queensland, Australia, has called for intensified control strategies against the threat of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. Uba was the guest lecturer at a public lecture organised by the Faculty of Basic, Medical and Applied Sciences,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Leventis Foundation Nigeria has pledged N2million in grants to outstanding young agribusiness owners at the forthcoming Agricultural Youth Summit. Mr Hope Usieta, Executive Director of the foundation, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 summit scheduled for Nov. 6. The 2025 theme is “Building YouthContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of personnel exiting the Armed Forces, saying it is prioritising life after service through structured transition and rehabilitation programmes. The Director, Support Services, DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokumbo Bello, made this known at the closing of a Two-DayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) has called for renewed commitment to industrialisation, leadership accountability, and innovation to reposition the country on a path of productivity and self-reliance. Speaking at the Forum’s 4th Annual National Conference in Abuja, the Chairman, Dr Chris Akomas, saidContinue Reading
