The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has launched an initiative to distribute 250,000 smartphones with e-healthcare features to female farmers across Nigeria. This move aims to improve their productivity, well-being, and access to vital health services. According to Omolara Svensson, National Coordinator of NWAPDI, “The smartphones will enhance digital inclusion, providing…
The Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran has said rebasing the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) modules of compilation is not targeted to please the president or people within the corridors of power in Nigeria. Adeniran had announced that the GDP rebasing is a vital exercise that ensures economic…
President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina said that annual funding of $4bn is required to avert approximately 600,000 women and children annual deaths in Africa. Speaking at the 2025 two-day Africa Energy Summit in Dar Salam, Tanzania themed: “Mission 300”, Adesina said lack of access to clean cooking sources claims the lives…
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, announced on Tuesday the review of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security. The review, a joint collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with the World Bank Group, pledged $40bn on Tuesday to achieve the “Mission 300” initiative. The Mission 300 initiative, projected for 2030, is a collaborative effort between the AfDB and the World Bank to address the global energy accessibility gap, where nearly 600 million people lack electricity. The…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down the popular Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years. NAFDAC said this was to curb the circulation of fake and substandard wine and beverages in Nigeria. The agency’s Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the state’s territorial integrity and addressing pressing security concerns. In a recent meeting with the Cross River Elders’ Forum and other stakeholders, Otu outlined his government’s proactive measures to tackle boundary disputes, insecurity, and other challenges facing the state. The governor…
In a major breakthrough, the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization has registered over 60,000 verifiable farmers within 18 months. This milestone is part of the state’s ongoing effort to identify genuine farmers and provide them with necessary support. The registration program was initiated by Governor Peter Mbah, who aims to make agriculture a…
The Nigerian government is actively pursuing partnerships with global players in the mining sector to unlock the country’s vast resource potential and drive economic growth. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of State for Finance, led the Nigerian delegation to the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she highlighted Nigeria’s abundant resources and…
The Enugu State Government has earmarked ₦2 billion for the development of farm estates across the state’s 260 wards in 2025. Dr. Patrick Ubru, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, made the announcement in Enugu. He explained that the initiative, driven by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration, is designed to make each ward self-sufficient in food…
