Lagos: In the past five years, Rofiat Abdulazeez from Kwara has emerged as Nigeria’s top female squash player, training at the revamped Kwara Stadium with its eight squash courts. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the stadium, now named after the late former military administrator George Innih, previously had only two twin courts, which were […]
Day: October 28, 2025
SFH and Niger Government Launch Household Campaign for Malaria Prevention
Paikoro: The Society for Family Health (SFH), in collaboration with the Niger Government, has initiated the mobilisation of households for a free Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITN) distribution campaign in the state. Marianne Abioyo, the Coordinator for the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and ITN campaign for Paikoro Local Government, shared this development in an interview with the […]
FG Launches Green Women Platform to Boost Women’s Role in Climate Action
Abuja: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian women at the forefront of climate action through the Green Women Platform (GWP). Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, highlighted this initiative during the Validation Workshop of the Green Women Platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The theme of the workshop was ‘Ensuring Women’s […]
FG Commits to Mercury-Free Gold Mining Initiatives in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Government is committed to enhancing mercury-free gold mining practices in some parts of the country due to the pressing challenge on the environment, health, and well-being of citizens. Mr. Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, emphasized the government’s dedication during the inauguration of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) […]
IITA Reaffirms Commitment to Nutrition and Food Security in Nigeria
Abuja: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr. Beatrice Aighewi, highlighted this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and Food Security held in Abuja. According to News […]