The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
Buzzing Beneath the Radar: Africa’s Bees and the Silent Struggle to Survive
By Christopher Burke Bees are in serious trouble across much of the world. Alarming headlines from Europe, North America and parts of Asia warn of collapsing colonies, pesticide overload and climate-related stress threatening one of the planet’s most vital pollinators.…
LAGOS, SWEDEN Advocate Improved Collaboration For Economic Growth
Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
Wildlife Day: Wild Africa says Investment in Conservation Needed To Protect Nigeria’s Iconic Species
Wild Africa, a Wildlife Conservation Organisation, says Nigeria’s iconic species need robust investment in conservation to protect them. This is contained in a statement signed by Festus Iyorah, Nigeria’s Representative, Wild Africa, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day 2025…
NESG Pushes FG Support for $1 Trillion Local Economy as Dangote Sends Jet Fuel to Aramco
The Federal Government has been urged to support local industries in driving economic growth and achieving a $1 trillion economy target for Nigeria. This call was made by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) during a visit to Dangote Fertiliser…
Badamasi Lawal Extends Christmas Greetings To Nigerians and Christians
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA),Associate Professor Badamasi Lawal has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to Christians and all Nigerians on this festive season. In his goodwill message, Professor Lawal stated, “I…
Digital Soil Maps: Unlocking Agronomy Solutions for Farmers in West Africa and the Sahel
By Barbra Sehlule Muzata West Africa and the Sahel, a region where millions of smallholder farmers struggle with low yields and soil degradation, faces a looming threat of food insecurity. The delicate balance of these communities is further disrupted by…
PACT Decries N10M Tobacco Fund as Inadequate Amid 29,000 Annual Deaths
The Protecting and Activating Communities Against Tobacco (PACT) Lagos hub, has described as vastly insufficient the recent increase in the National Tobacco Fund from N4.7M to N10m in the budget. The National Tobacco Control Fund (NTCF) is a financial mechanism…
UNIDO, ILO, Others to Headline 5th Lagos Waste Forum
Top government officials, Coca-Cola, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Union (EU) are set to grace the fifth Lagos Waste Forum. This is contained in a statement signed by Amb. Obuesi…
Strengthening Africa’s Biosecurity: Lagos Hosts Key Conference on Health Threat Readiness
…10th African One Health and Biosecurity Conference Addresses Pandemic Preparedness It was the largest gathering, in recent times, of global experts, policymakers and stakeholders as the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Consortium, in partnership with Lagos State hosted the 10th…
