Hon Engr Thomas Aruku Commends The Process In Cross River North The Deputy Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), Rt. Hon Sylvester Agabi, flagged off the distribution of Federal Government Palliatives in ADP, Ogoja Local Government…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The…
ECU Worldwide Patners SIFAX Shipping To Launch First LCL Consolidation Service In Nigeria
First Shipping From Apapa Port To Antwerp Hub Scheduled For August ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has partnered with SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, to introduce LCL…
Nigeria’s food importation policy could destroy country’s agriculture, warns Akinwumi Adesina
Nigeria should be producing more food to stabilize food prices, while creating jobs and reducing foreign exchange spending The President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said the decision by Nigeria’s government to allow massive…
Stakeholders advocate “Inclusivity and Mitigation” for Climate Preparedness at Lagos Resilience Forum
Lagos Resilience Strategy is a roadmap to better communities At the Lagos Resilience Forum held earlier today, Tuesday July 2024, stakeholders emphasized the importance of inclusivity and proactive measures for climate preparedness. They highlighted the need for involving…
Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation
Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday. …
At NEC President Tinubu Urges Governors on Food Security; Approves National Construction and Household Support Programme, Solar Irrigation Rollout, Allocates N10B for CNG Buses
At the recent National Executive Council meeting, the President Bola Tinubu approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. The immediate rollout of this programme is to…
FG Distributes Maize, Sorghum, and Garri to Lagos Residents
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed 1,674 metric tonnes of food items to Lagos State to alleviate the high cost of food in the country. The food items distributed include: 780 metric tonnes of maize, equivalent to 15,600…
Cholera Outbreak: 30 deaths across 30 states in Nigeria, Ministry of Environment Expresses Deep Concern
“Sustainable Human And Environment Interaction is Key to Cholera Prevention and Control”, H.E Iziak Salako The Federal Ministry of Environment extends its condolence to families who have lost loved ones and stand in solidarity with all those affected by…
BENIN: IITA, TAAT and Sasakawa convene stakeholders for a seed roadmap
Stakeholders from Benin and across Africa are organising a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country. The consortium includes the Government of Benin, Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) of the African Development Bank, Building an…
