GOMBE: Mrs Okla Joab, a teacher in Gombe State, struggled to make ends meet with her meager salary, barely sustaining herself and her two children each month. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she embraced the agribusiness initiative introduced by the Japanese Nigerian-based Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), paving way […]
Day: December 5, 2024
Fertiliser Cost: Women Embrace Sustainable Alternative for Food Security, Soil Preservation.
Patigi: Mrs Elizabeth Ndako has been a smallholder farmer for many years. She grows grains and tubers in Patigi, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state. To boost her production, Ndako spends close to N300,000 on agro-chemicals to increase productivity and keep farm produce from pests. ‘Normally, I spend close to N300,000 on fertilizer and […]
Traditional Foods Recommended for Diabetes Management: Endocrinologist.
Lagos: Prof. Olufemi Fasanmade, a Consultant Endocrinologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, asserts that most traditional foods are considered healthy for diabetes management, hence healthy for people with the condition. The consultant spoke on Thursday during a virtual media roundtable organised by Novo Nordisk, a multinational pharmaceutical company, to commemorate 2024 World […]
NiDOA Reaffirms Commitment to National Unity Amid Internal Challenges.
Cleveland: Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NiDOA) General Assembly has reiterated its dedication to fostering national unity and progress among Nigerians living abroad. This commitment was emphasized in a resolution issued by Ms. Bukola Sonuga, Vice-Chairman of the NiDOA Board of Trustees, following the NiDOA-2024 Annual General Meeting and World Conference. According to News Agency of […]