Waste By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has unveiled plans to harness biowaste for climate-smart agriculture and greener communities in Nasarawa State. Dr Michael David, Executive Director of GIFSEP, made this known at a Waste-to-Wealth awareness workshop in Karu Local Government Area. ItContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) on Wednesday sensitised capital market stakeholders on the smooth transition to a T+2 settlement cycle ahead of its Nov. 28 launch. The webinar brought together capital market operators, regulators, and the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., providing updates, guidance, and clarity on theContinue Reading
Morals By Dorcas Jonah Prof. Godwin Akper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology, Innovation, and Research, National Open University, Abuja, has urged Nigerians to reclaim their moral values to stem ‘Japa syndrome’. “Japa Syndrome” refers to the significant wave of Nigerians emigrating to other countries in search of better opportunities, security, and aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dangote Cement Plc says it paid N3.3 trillion in dividends to its shareholders over the last 15 years. The company made this known on Wednesday during its “Facts Behind the Figures” presentation at theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) has called for sustained efforts to reach women, children, and other marginalised groups with essential HIV services, in order to reduce the epidemic’s impact. Mrs Esther Hindi, National Coordinator of ASWHAN, made the appeal on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), alongside farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for stronger partnerships to boost Nigeria’s food ecosystem and drive sustainable economic growth through local sourcing. Mr Carlos Coutiño, Managing Director, International Breweries Plc, whoContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC), has begun the training of 50 extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques and integrated soil fertility management in Bauchi State. The two-day training exercise is being implemented under the IFDC Soil Values Programme, aims to improve soil fertilityContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A former federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo, has urged Nigerians to demand the implementation of Local Government Autonomy from their political leaders. Onuigbo, a former member of House of Representatives, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. AccordingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA) on Wednesday empowered 93 women in Zumba Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Niger with N50,000 each. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DIWA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality of life in West African communities throughContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel onContinue Reading
