Abuja: The Federal Government has commenced the training of epidemiological and veterinary public health officers across the country. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The training aims to equip participants with the skills to effectively prevent, detect, […]
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Sickle Cell Centres to Cost N4.7bn, Says Senator Katung
Abuja: The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has revealed that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres will require an investment of N4.7 billion to be established. Katung, who sponsored the bill, indicated that it has successfully passed the second reading in the Senate during an interview with newsmen […]
Association Encourages Nigerian Youths to Pursue Careers in Livestock Farming
Abuja: The Abuja Chapter of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has hosted a quiz competition aimed at inspiring young Nigerians to consider livestock agriculture as a viable career path. The event, held in the capital city, provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge in animal science and agriculture, emphasizing the role […]
Gombe Targets 1.7 Million Children for Measles Vaccination Campaign
Gombe: The Gombe state government has announced its plan to vaccinate 1.7 million children against measles and other diseases as part of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign. The campaign, set to run from October 18 to 28, is a collaborative effort involving the Federal and state government, UNICEF, GAVI, and WHO. It aims to […]
Army Advocates Enhanced Collaboration with NGOs and CSOs to Tackle Insecurity
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil-Military Affairs Training for NGOs and CSOs, on Wednesday […]