Small hairs grow on the snout of a wild boar at Neuhaus Wildlife Park (symbolic image). German officials confirmed the first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday, adding to the list of…
Veterinary Doctors Seek Collaboration with Lagos Health Ministry on One Health
NVMA Seeks Joint Action with Human Health Sector on AMR, Zoonotic Disease Surveillance Abayomi Pledges Support, Tasks Vets on Biosecurity, Data Integration In a bold push for stronger collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health systems, the Nigerian Veterinary Medical…
Mokwa Flooding: Niger Govt. Awards N7bn Road, Bridge Projects
The Niger Government says it has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. The state governor, Muhammad Bago, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people…
CGIAR: Deploying Scientific Tools to Ensure Food Security From Pests and Disease
World Pest Day is observed on June 6th to raise awareness about the impact of pests on human health, food, and the environment, and the role of R&D to combat pests. Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40…
Taraba Community Seeks Strict Enforcement of Open Grazing Prohibition Law
The Munga Dosso Community in Karim- Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba has appealed to the state government to ensure strict enforcement of its anti-open grazing law to address herders and farmers conflict in the state. Mr Robert Bukar, Youth…
Sustainable Agriculture Network to Spotlight Community-Led Regenerative Initiatives at Upcoming General Assembly
The global community will have the opportunity to witness the plethora of community-led regenerative agriculture initiatives from around the world that are to be spotlighted at the upcoming 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) General Assembly and Conference. An annual gathering,…
Nestlé, Livestock Ministry to Launch Dairy Technical Skills Development Program
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has announce an ongoing collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to launch a Dairy Technical Skills Development Program. This initiative, formalized through a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed today in commemoration of World Milk Day…
Mainstream Foundation Brings Relief and Hope to Mokwa Flood Victims
In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Mainstream Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, has extended a lifeline to victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. Led by Programme Manager Zayyan Illo, the…
Deadly Flooding in Nigeria Displaces Thousands
© Nigerian Red Cross: People flee the devastating floods in Mokwa, central Niger State, Nigeria. Flash flooding in western Nigeria at the weekend has caused devastation around the town of Mokwa in Niger state, leaving more than 150 dead…
LASG Forges Global Alliance For Food Security, Targets Agripreneurial Boom
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, is spearheading a transformative initiative to bolster food production and ensure long-term sustainability. In a strategic collaboration with the Danish Embassy in Nigeria and other key stakeholders,…
