The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded 67 confirmed cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris revealed this during a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him the states…
An appeal has gone to the federal government to sustain the importation of raw materials for fertiliser until local production capacity can fully meet national demand. This appeal was made by The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN). Speaking at a joint press conference in…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has implored residents of the state, and Nigerians in general, to allow the positive effect of naira gain against the dollar show in their business activities by reducing the prices of goods and services in the country. The governor spoke at the combined special prayers organized for President Bola…
There are indications that state governments are beginning to take proactive measures towards enrolling in the global effort to fight deforestation in the country. That will also be some cheerful news to farmers who will not face limitations as to where to market their products in the international market. This effort appears to be a…
The federal government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that efforts at combating food insecurity do not meet with failure this year. It has, therefore, commissioned the Yaba College of Technology to train teachers and instructors that would be engaged at the established Government Skills Technical Centres, Vocational Education Institutions (VEIs) and Technical Colleges…
It is probably the most grassroots organised forum for farmers in the country. And if properly run, the forum will be effective in tackling food insecurity. That must have informed the decision of the Anambra State government to throw its weight behind the Anambra Community Young Farmers Forum (ACYFF). The launching of the forum was…
Experts and stakeholders in the Seed Sector of Nigeria have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review his recent appointment of a ‘non-professional’ as substantive Director General for the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC). Stakeholders are concerned that Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari who was appointed as substantive Director General of the Council did not possess…
Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria has called for active and proactive participation from all involved, including ministries, departments, agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. Shettima, who is also Chairman of the National Council on Nutrition, NCN, made the call while meeting with the council members…
If the plan goes on well, developing countries now battling with how to curtail the impact of climate change may find help from donor countries specifically to mitigate the effect of climate change. When that happens, the benefitting countries would have Azerbaijan to thank. The country, which is the host of 2024 UN Climate Change…
About eleven indigenous companies have applied to the federal government asking for an extension in the tax holiday they have enjoyed for some years now. The argument is for the government to assist them to weather the current economic downturn in the country. Among these companies is Dangote Fertiliser Limited. This information is contained in…
