The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi has called for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders in the livestock sub-sector to combat the challenges affecting food and nutrition security in Nigeria. The minister made this appeal during the opening ceremony of the 59th Congress and Annual General Meeting of the National Veterinary Medical Association of Nigeria (NVMA)...

The Nigerian government has celebrated reaching its goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of the nation’s population against the novel COVID-19 pandemic. This was disclosed by the director of disease control and immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Bassey Okposen, during an interview with journalists in Abuja, to announce the milestone. As reported by Science Nigeria, Nigeria's...

In a significant development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its keen interest in collaborating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to promote industrialisation and combat unemployment in the country. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola revealed this during a meeting with UNIDO representatives at the ministry's headquarters in Abuja. In response to UNIDO's...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo has lauded the outgoing executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib for his pivotal contributions during the challenging times of wild polio and the COVID-19 pandemic. Mulombo made these remarks on Tuesday during a valedictory session held in Abuja to honour...

In a resolute move, President Bola Tinubu's administration has committed to putting an end to illegal mining activities that have plagued resource-rich regions in Nigeria. This announcement comes as a response to the threats posed by bandits who exploit these mining activities to fund insurgency and oppress local communities. Tinubu issued this warning during the 2023 African Natural Resource and Energy...

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is set to prioritise the commercialisation of Nigeria's research and development (R&D) outcomes to drive the nation's socio-economic advancement. Nnaji made this announcement while hosting a delegation from the Defence Research and Development Bureau, led by the director-general, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Ndagi at...

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate has called for equitable vaccine access in the face of today's multiple crises. Speaking at the First Asia Pacific Summit on Infectious Diseases and Immunisation, Pate highlighted the significance of the summit, organised by the Asia Pacific Immunisation Coalition (APIC) with the theme "Vaccination for All: Access, Confidence, and Equity...

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu has issued a resounding call to action for stakeholders across diverse sectors to invest in domestic refining and production, creating a pathway for development and wealth generation in Nigeria. The minister made the call during the 2nd African Resource and Energy Investment Summit 2023 in Abuja, titled "Adding Value to the Mining...

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has revealed that it is in the process of establishing a tripartite intergovernmental partnership with the Republic of Romania and the Swedish government to promote technology development in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, led by the acting director-general of NOTAP,...

In a concerted effort to enhance the integrity of personal data and bolster data protection in Nigeria, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined forces with the Ministry of Interior. The partnership was cemented when the agency paid an advocacy visit to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja. The delegation from NDPC, led by the national commissioner, Dr....