GoGreen has highlighted the importance of empowering women in agriculture as a key driver of sustainable development during the graduation ceremony of the Women in Poultry Initiative (WiPi) organised by Vet Konect. The organisation said equipping women with agricultural knowledge, practical skills and entrepreneurial opportunities improves household incomes, strengthens food security, enhances community resilience and promotes inclusive economic growth. The organisation noted that women remain central to building sustainable agricultural value chains and developing climate-resilient communities capable of addressing emerging environmental and socioeconomic challenges. The Women in Poultry Initiative (WiPi), an intervention by Vet Konect, is designed to equip women…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted the first batch of Nigerian troops deploying under the NIGCOY 5 ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming its critical role in providing strategic air mobility for the Armed Forces of Nigeria and supporting the country’s commitment to regional peace and security. The contingent, comprising 86 personnel—12 officers and 74 soldiers—departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, aboard a NAF C-130 aircraft bound for Guinea-Bissau. The remaining members of the contingent are expected to be deployed in a subsequent airlift. Before departure, the troops were formally seen off at the Nigerian…
The Federal Government has flagged off the state-level Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder distribution programme in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with the free distribution of cooking gas cylinders to households across the state’s eight local government areas. The initiative is being implemented under the Decade of Gas National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme (NGLPP), a flagship intervention designed to expand access to clean, affordable cooking energy and improve the socio-economic well-being of Nigerians. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the National Grassroots LPG Penetration Programme as a key Federal Government initiative…
Professor Segun Aina has officially assumed office as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), pledging to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s admissions system and strengthen public confidence in the Board. Aina succeeds Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure ended after 10 years of leading the nation’s examination body. Speaking during his inauguration at the JAMB headquarters in Abuja, the new Registrar reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to combating examination malpractice, stressing that every admission secured through fraudulent means denies a deserving candidate the opportunity to gain admission on merit. He pledged to leverage technology to improve…
The Zamfara State Community-Based Child Protection Structures (CBCPS) has launched a statewide school sensitisation campaign to educate and protect adolescent girls against child sexual abuse, exploitation, and other social vices that threaten their education, safety, and overall well-being. The campaign commenced at Sarkin Kudu Government Girls’ School in Gusau as part of efforts by the Zamfara State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, with support from UNICEF, to strengthen child protection across the state. The advocacy programme brought together education stakeholders, child protection advocates, and students to equip adolescent girls with the knowledge and skills to identify abuse, protect…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, has commissioned the SG Hassan Fitness Hub following the successful conclusion of an Inter-Agency Games aimed at promoting physical fitness, teamwork and stronger collaboration among security agencies in Kaduna State. The sporting event, held on July 23, 2026, featured football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, bringing together personnel from the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, said the fitness hub was established to encourage regular exercise, recreation and…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Zhang Hong Lin and Gao Pei Hai, for conspiracy and the illegal mining and exportation of solid minerals. The duo was convicted by Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, after pleading guilty to a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and the unlawful possession and exportation of mineral resources without lawful authority. According to the EFCC, the defendants conspired to unlawfully export mica products, copper-bearing, and lithium-bearing mineral resources from Nigeria without the approval of the…
The Kano State Government has taken another major step towards the rehabilitation and modernization of the Jakara–Wasai Dam under the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project by hosting a Dam Safety Review Panel of Experts for a technical assessment of the proposed intervention. The technical mission enabled the panel to conduct a comprehensive field assessment of the dam, review the proposed engineering designs, and evaluate the state’s readiness for the implementation of the rehabilitation project approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. During the visit, the Kano SPIN Project Implementation Unit presented its rehabilitation strategy, which includes dam safety…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate extension of the Arterial Road S1 project under construction in Kaura District, Abuja, to connect directly with Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way). Wike gave the directive on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing 2.4-kilometre road project, which is expected to be completed by December 2026. Speaking with journalists after the inspection, the minister said extending the road corridor would improve connectivity within Kaura District, ease movement, and stimulate socio-economic development in the area. “The first segment of this road involved building the…
The Kano State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Programme has commenced a capacity-building training for selected landless youth and women beneficiaries under its International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) component, aimed at promoting inclusive agricultural development, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-smart farming practices. Declaring the training open, the State Project Coordinator (SPC) of the SAPZ Programme reaffirmed the programme’s commitment to empowering young people and women through skills development and sustainable agricultural interventions. The SPC welcomed the management and staff of Audu Bako College of Agriculture, resource persons, SAPZ technical staff, and other stakeholders, while appreciating the Kano State Government, the…