NiMet predicts longer-than-normal rainy season in 13 states

By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a longer-than-normal length of rainy season in Lagos, Benue, Enugu, Ebonyi, Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Anambra, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Gombe and Taraba States in 2026. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the Public PresentationContinue Reading

FG to strengthen meteorology for sustainable national development

  By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will advance meteorology to enhance sustainable development across the country. Meteorology is the scientific study of the Earth’s atmosphere, focusing on short-term weather phenomena, processes, and forecasting. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this at the publicContinue Reading

Nigeria produces 2.1 million metric tonnes of onions annually -NOPPMAN

By Vivian Emoni The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) says Nigeria remains Africa’s second largest onion producer after Egypt, with annual production estimated at 2.1 million metric tons. Alhaji Aliyu Isah, National President of the association, disclosed this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

Cross River records high measles–rubella vaccine uptake

By Abujah Racheal Cross River has recorded high acceptance of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, driven by school sensitisation, community mobilisation, and coordinated efforts by health workers, government agencies, and development partners. The campaign, part of Nigeria’s national effort to eliminate measles and rubella, is being implemented across all 18Continue Reading

NAFDAC inaugurates Rivers task force to curb counterfeit drugs, unwholesome foods

By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading