Akure: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has initiated a training program for over 300 tractor operators and mechanics to enhance mechanised farming as a solution to the food shortage crisis in the country. The training took place at the Agricultural Mechanics and Machinery Operators Training Centre (AMMOTRAC) in Ilado-Elemo, Akure. According to […]
Day: September 29, 2025
ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Unresolved University Issues
Abuja: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address lingering issues affecting Nigeria’s university system or face a nationwide strike. This is contained in a communiqu© issued at the end of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Yakubu Gown University, formerly […]
Saudi Arabia Donates 68 Metric Tonnes of Dates to Support Vulnerable Communities in Nigeria
Abuja: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), donated 68 metric tonnes of dates to assist vulnerable populations in Nigeria. During a handover event held in Abuja, the WFP’s Country Director, Mr. David Stevenson, extended gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its significant donation. According to News Agency […]
Women Empowerment Crucial for Sustainable Water and Sanitation Development: Coalition
Abuja: A coalition, Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water Hygiene and Sanitation Support in Nigeria, has emphasized the crucial role women play in achieving sustainable development in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The President of the group, Mrs. Cordelia Agbo, highlighted this during a two-day training event themed ‘Empowering […]
7.8 Million Kano Children Set for Measles Vaccination: UNICEF
Kano: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to vaccinate approximately 7.8 million children in Kano State against Measles Rubella as part of the integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign set to begin on October 6. Mr. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office in Kano, shared this information during a media dialogue, orientation, […]