Abuja: The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on elites to address the pressing developmental challenges confronting the country. Sulaiman made the call at the opening of a survey validation workshop on the Elite Consensus report in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Day: August 7, 2025
NIHSA Issues Flood Alert for 32 States, 832 Communities
Abuja: The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency has cautioned that there are high to very high flood risks anticipated between August 7 and August 21. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
CMD Urges Supportive Workplaces for Breastfeeding Mothers
Abuja: The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has called on all levels of government to implement sustainable policies that support breastfeeding mothers, particularly in workplaces. The Acting Chief Medical Director, Associate Prof. Bob Ukonu, made the appeal during the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week held from Aug. 1-7 in Gwagwalada. Represented by the Acting Director […]
NGO Empowers Female Postgraduates in Fisheries Research with Intensive Training
Ibadan: The Centre for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) has elevated the academic research and publication skills of female postgraduate students specializing in fisheries and aquaculture. Regina Solomon, Programme Manager of CGE Africa, shared these developments with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) following a two-day training session held in Ibadan. According to News […]
ACF and Partners Commit 10 Million Euros for Cross-Border Livestock Development in Lake Chad Basin
Yola: Action Against Hunger (ACF), in collaboration with national and regional partners, has committed 10 million euros to implement a cross-border pastoral and livestock marketing project in the Lake Chad Basin. The initiative, titled Pastoralism and Livestock Marketing in Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad Cross-Border Territories (PASCO), aims to enhance pastoral livelihoods and strengthen livestock value chains […]