Enugu: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the governments of Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states have announced a zero-tolerance policy for blocked or silted drains in a bid to prevent flooding in the region. This initiative comes as a proactive response to the 2025 flood predictions issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), which […]
Day: May 3, 2025
Antimicrobial Resistance Poses Greater Threat Than HIV, TB, and Malaria, Warns NCDC
Abuja: The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded an alarm over the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which it claims is deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, emphasized the urgency of addressing this global health threat, which […]
Enugu East Council Chairman Launches Land Mediation Centre to Address Disputes
Enugu: The Enugu East Council Chairman, Mr. Beloved-Dan Anike, has inaugurated the Enugu East Land Mediation Centre. This initiative aims to foster peace and development within communities by addressing land issues effectively. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the bill was signed into law during a ceremony at the council headquarters in Nkwo Nike. The […]
First Lady’s Initiative Empowers 500 Women in Rivers
Port Harcourt: The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) have successfully empowered 500 women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers. This initiative, led by Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, was held in Port Harcourt and is part of […]
Gene Editing Outperforms Traditional Breeding in Agriculture – Expert
Abuja: Prof. Olalekan Akinbo of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has emphasized that Genome Editing (GEd) is more efficient and precise in developing new crop and animal breeds compared to traditional methods. He shared these insights during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]