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Nigerian Government urges collective action for sustainable handwashing
The federal government on Tuesday reiterated the importance of collective action in maintaining regular handwashing habits, to prevent the spread of diseases.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this…
Waterways: Kwara State legislature calls for regulation, enforcement of guidelines
The Kwara state house of assembly has said the state’s Ministry of Works and Transport should liaise with the National Inland Waterways Authority on water operations’ regulations and enforcement of guidelines.
The House members gave the…
Lagos State Re-echoes ‘Eat What We Grow’ Ideology
Lagos State government has again urged residents to develop the idea of urban farming that will give credence to 'eat what we grow' mentality towards a secured food system in the State and Nigeria as a whole.
The State Commissioner for…
KSADP, IsDB Projects Resolves Farmer Herder Crises in Kano – Governor Yusuf
The successful implementation of Islamic Development Bank IsDB assisted Kano state Agro-pastoral Development Projects has significantly mitigated conflicts between Farmer and Herders in Kano state North West Nigeria.
Governor…
Oyo State Restores Potable Water Supply, Promises Improved Delivery
The Oyo State Government says it has restored supply of potable water to residents in some parts of the state after many years of service disruption due to technical challenges faced by the state's water corporation.
The…
Osun To Coordinate FG’s Food Sufficiency Programme
Osun has been appointed by the Federal Government as the coordinating point for the implementation of the Food System Transformation Pathways in the South West geopolitical zone.
The initiative is targeted at boosting nutritious and…
N85m Agricultural Factory For Women, FG Pledges Support-Minister
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the N85 million multipurpose agricultural factory for Cross River women.
The factory is owned by Mansion of Blessedness…
OTACCWA Proffers Solution To Cold-Chain Sector Challenges
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) has proffered workable solutions to the challenges in the cold-chain sector to ensure food security in the country.
The OTACCWA President, Mr…
Ondo State Governor Inspects Flood-Damaged Areas
Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, inspected some areas that were recently damaged by flood in Ondo town, Ondo state, following heavy rainfall that caused widespread flooding.
The governor was briefed and conducted round the areas…
Ondo State Flood: Govt. promises quick intervention to forestall recurrence
The Ondo state government has assured the residents of Ondo Town of it’s readiness to take measures to permanently check flooding in the area.
The flash flood ravaged Ondo town on Friday, leading to the loss of property worth millions of…