Abuja: Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel on community involvement during the 2nd Lassa Fever […]
Month: September 2025
NGO Empowers Women in Zumba IDPs’ Camp with Financial Aid
Zumba: The Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA) on Wednesday empowered 93 women in Zumba Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Niger with N50,000 each. According to News Agency of Nigeria, DIWA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality of life in West African communities through education, peace building, good governance, among others. The […]
Demand for Local Government Autonomy Implementation Intensifies, Says Ex-Lawmaker
Abuja: A former federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo, has urged Nigerians to demand the implementation of Local Government Autonomy from their political leaders. Onuigbo, a former member of the House of Representatives, made this call during an interview in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Onuigbo expressed concern over the delay in implementing the […]
Soil Values Project Trains 50 Farmers in Bauchi on Soil Restoration
Bauchi: The International Fertiliser Development Corporation (IFDC) has commenced a training initiative for 50 extension agents and lead farmers in Bauchi State, focusing on soil restoration, conservation techniques, and integrated soil fertility management. This two-day training session is part of the IFDC Soil Values Programme, aimed at enhancing soil fertility and rejuvenating degraded lands in […]
IBPLC and Agricultural Leaders Call for Enhanced Local Sourcing Partnerships
Lagos: International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), in collaboration with farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector, has advocated for stronger partnerships to enhance Nigeria’s food ecosystem and promote sustainable economic growth through local sourcing. Mr. Carlos Couti±o, Managing Director of International Breweries Plc, emphasized the importance of such partnerships during a statement made in Lagos. According […]