Abuja: Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the nationwide initiative will combine multiple vaccines and child health services in a single drive, ensuring […]
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Tela Maize Farmers in Kaduna State Predict Significant Increase in Harvest
Kaduna: Some maize farmers in northern part of Kaduna State are expecting bumper harvest this farming season, following the introduction TELA maize variety. TELA maize is a new variety of seed noted for its high yields, drought and insect resistance. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the farmers, who spoke in Makarfi, Sabon Gari, and […]
Tinubu Establishes N200 Billion Fund to Boost MSMEs and Manufacturers
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has clarified the rationale behind his administration’s establishment of a N200 billion intervention fund aimed at bolstering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, organized by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the necessity of […]
Tinubu Praises Alake as a Dependable Ally on His 69th Birthday
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has warmly felicitated his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday anniversary. Tinubu, in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga, extolled Alake’s loyalty, professionalism, and decades-long service to national development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu described Alake as a […]
UN Women and NCCC Unveil Gender-Climate Toolkit to Boost Inclusive Governance
Abuja: UN Women and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have launched Nigeria’s NDC Gender Integration Toolkit and Strategy to enhance gender equality in national climate governance and policymaking. Speaking in Abuja, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, described the launch as a major step toward inclusive climate governance. […]