Lagos: The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) has stepped up efforts to highlight the vital role technologists play in Nigeria’s national development. The association stressed the importance of recognising technologists, stating that a strong technological base is crucial for Nigeria’s overall progress and sustainable development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, NATE President, […]
Day: June 1, 2025
Plateau and Imo Pilgrims Boards Commend NAHCON’s 2025 Hajj Operations
Makkah: Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards of Plateau and Imo States have commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for providing quality facilities in Mina and Arafat to ensure a hitch-free Hajj operation. The boards made the commendation while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise in Makkah on Sunday. […]
Nigeria’s Milk Production Falls Short of Demand by Over 1 Million Tonnes
Abuja: Prof. Eustace Iyayi, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed that Nigeria requires 1.7 million metric tonnes of milk annually but currently produces only about 600,000 to 700,000 metric tonnes. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja to mark World Milk Day, Iyayi […]
Saudi Authorities Issue Precautions as Temperatures Soar to 47°C
Abuja: Saudi Arabia, through its National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has issued heatwave warnings for Hajj 2025, urging pilgrims to take precautions amid soaring daytime temperatures between 40°C and 47°C. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NCM has forecasted challenging weather, including high temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and reduced visibility. With temperatures projected to reach […]
Agric: Women Group Seeks Infrastructure Investment for Storage and Processing
Abuja: Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has called on the three tiers of government to invest in community-level storage and processing infrastructure. The organization argues that such investment would help reduce reliance on middlemen and enhance the income retention capacity of smallholder farmers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the call was made […]