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200 EMPOWERED BY REMI TINUBU’S RENEWED HOPE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME IN ANAMBRA STATE

Anthony Ogbekile 023 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 200 individuals in Anambra through her Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Programme. The initiative targets people across various age groups passionate about agro-businesses.The beneficiaries underwent a two-day hands-on training in areas like feed processing, drip irrigation installation, vegetable farming, and piggery. They received basic start-up tools and…

IMO ASSEMBLY PASSES RESOLUTION TO ENHANCE SECURITY ON THE FARMS

Anthony Ogbekile 023 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

In a bid to address the growing concerns of farmers in Imo State, the state’s House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for increased security measures to protect farmers and their farms from criminal invasions. This followed a motion presented by Hon. Chisom Ojukwu,which aims to ensure the safety and well-being of farmers, who…

IMO STATE PLANS AGRI-FOOD TRADE HUB FOR SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHSOUTH

Anthony Ogbekile 023 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

In a major boost to its agricultural sector, Imo State has secured approval for the Onitsha-Port Harcourt Corridor Market, a project aimed at enhancing agri-food trade and improving rural access in the region. This significant achievement was announced during a workshop on agri-food market development study under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP),…

NAFDAC PIONEERS DRUG VERIFICATION APP IN AFRICA TO TACKLE COUNTERFEITS

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has urged Nigerians to join the fight against the circulation of counterfeit and fake medical products. The agency stated that this could be achieved through the use of its latest verification app, the Greenbook. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call on Wednesday…

HIGH TARIFFS: EUROPEAN UNION RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP CONTROVERSIAL POLICY

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The European Union (EU) has announced its decision to impose a wave of retaliatory tariffs on the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 25% duty on all steel and aluminum imports into the country. The EU’s response comes just hours after Trump’s move, targeting $28bn worth of American exports, including bourbon, motorcycles,…

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF FLOOD IN EDO STATE

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the National Management Agency to provide relief materials to the Ekeke and Amoya-Otuo communities in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, which were recently displaced by flooding. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance…

DIPHTHERIA: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ASKS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO URGENTLY BEGIN VACCINATION

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently launch a nationwide diphtheria vaccination campaign in schools to curb the spread of the deadly bacterial infection. The resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by House spokesman Akin Rotimi during plenary on Wednesday. In the…

22 HEALTH SCHOOLS FAIL ASSESSMENT TEST IN KATSINA

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

LA recent report by a visitation panel in Katsina State has revealed that approximately 22 out of 31 private health training institutions in the state fell short of meeting the necessary operational standards. The visitation panel, which was set up by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on October 25, 2024, submitted its findings on Wednesday,…

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING OF SHOES, BELTS AND BAGS

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has unveiled plans to revitalise Nigeria’s leather industry by promoting local manufacturing of shoes, belts, and bags. Speaking on Channels Television, Maiha underscored the need for centralised abattoirs and skin collection centers to enhance the efficient use of hides and skins. He stressed that structured animal processing would…

JIGAWA COUNCIL PLEDGES SALLAH CLOTHES, FOOD TO ORPHANS

Vivian Ikemba3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The Gwaram Local Government Council in Jigawa State has purchased 100 bundles of fabric to distribute to 600 male orphans to enable them to celebrate the forthcoming Sallah with joy. According to Prof Abdurrahman Lawan, chairman of the council, “This initiative aims to ensure that the orphans have a memorable Sallah celebration like others”. Lawan,…