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 […]
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Kwara’s Sports Infrastructure Overhaul Boosts Nigerian Athletics
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 […]
Foundation to Award N2m Grants to Young Agripreneurs
Abuja: The Leventis Foundation Nigeria has pledged N2million in grants to outstanding young agribusiness owners at the forthcoming Agricultural Youth Summit. Mr Hope Usieta, Executive Director of the foundation, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 summit scheduled for Nov. 6. The 2025 theme is ‘Building Youth and Agripreneurs’ Resilience for Agribusiness […]
Biodiversity Businesses in Nigeria’s Biosphere Reserves to Boost Conservation and Economic Growth
Akamkpa: Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation have emphasized that establishing biodiversity businesses within Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will enhance biodiversity conservation, foster South-South cooperation, generate wealth, and preserve nature for sustainable development. This initiative was discussed at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hosted in the Cross River National […]
DHQ Initiates Comprehensive Transition Program for Retiring Officers
Abuja: The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reiterated its dedication to supporting personnel transitioning out of the Armed Forces, focusing on post-service life through structured transition and rehabilitation programs. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Director of Support Services at DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokumbo Bello, highlighted this commitment during the conclusion of a Two-Day Pre-Retirement Transition […]