Nigerian households at risk from firewood cooking
NASENI and partners launch initiatives to distribute clean cookstoves to millions of Nigerian households, addressing health and environmental hazards from firewood.
Category : Agriculture
SGN Empowers 1,000 Farmers in Ondo State
Sunshine Grassroots Network distributes agricultural inputs to 1,000 farmers in Ondo, boosting food security and supporting Tinubu's re-election bid.
Ecuador Starts Fracking in Amazon Rainforest
Ecuador has initiated hydraulic fracturing in the Amazon rainforest for the first time, aiming to boost oil production amid energy shortages and declining output.
Cowpea breakthrough: New lines resist Striga parasite
Researchers develop gene-pyramided cowpea lines with strong resistance to Striga gesnerioides without compromising yield, offering hope for smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bayelsa Pledges Ongoing Support for IFAD/LIFE-ND Projects
Bayelsa Commissioner for Agriculture expresses satisfaction with IFAD/LIFE-ND partnership, urging beneficiaries to use resources wisely to boost food security.
NASENI: Firewood Cooking Fuels Health Crisis in Nigeria
NASENI boss warns that firewood cooking exposes millions, especially women and children, to health risks. Agency launches clean energy programme for 2000 Kano households.
Ogun Governor Unveils E-Waste Strategy for Jobs and Environment
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State launches a circular economy strategy to convert e-waste into economic value, aiming to create jobs and protect the environment.
Lagos, Ogun Have Lowest Petrol Prices in Nigeria March 2026
Lagos and Ogun recorded the lowest petrol prices in Nigeria in March 2026, with the national average rising to N1,288.54 per litre amid global supply disruptions.
Niger Farmers Buy APC Forms for Bago, Rep for 2027
Farmers in Niger State, under AFAN, have purchased APC nomination forms for Governor Umar Bago and Rep Sa'idu Musa Abdullahi for the 2027 elections, citing agricultural achievements.
6 Solar Installation Mistakes That Ruin Your System
A Nigerian solar expert reveals six common mistakes users make with solar generators and inverters, including weak batteries and poor ventilation, sparking online reactions.
Solar Expert Warns Against Using Blenders with Solar Generators
A solar expert warns that using blenders on portable solar generators can damage them due to high startup wattage. Many users overload systems, causing failures.
Africa's AI role underestimated, entrepreneur says
Nigerian entrepreneur Elizabeth Jack-Rich argues that Africa's contribution to the AI economy is underestimated, emphasizing physical infrastructure and resource supply chains over software.
Adesokan Queries Expulsion, Cites Court Ruling
NCAN President Ademola Adesokan questions the legality of his expulsion by former president Ojo Ajanaku, citing a 2019 court judgment that ended Ajanaku's tenure in 2022.
African Youth Urged to Lead Innovation-Driven Agriculture
Fludor Ghana director calls on young Africans to drive agriculture innovation at Yale Model African Union Conference in Accra.
Bauchi, UNICEF Launch $3.5M Plan for Child Malnutrition
Bauchi state and UNICEF, with $3.5M US support, launch a plan to end malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of life, targeting high stunting and anaemia rates.
Alake Urges Stronger African Alliance in Mineral Sector
Nigeria's Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, calls for enhanced regional cooperation among African nations to strengthen the continent's position in global mineral supply chains.
Nigeria Loses 24m Tonnes of Topsoil Yearly, FG Warns
Nigeria loses 24 million tonnes of topsoil yearly due to erosion, threatening food security. Germany commits $2.2 million to improve soil health.
Turning NiMet's Rainy Seasons Warning Into Action
NiMet's 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction warns of longer rainy seasons in Lagos and 12 other states, demanding urgent action from governments, farmers, and communities to mitigate risks.
Campaigners Urge Restoration of Environmental Health Units
Campaigners call for urgent restoration of local government environmental health departments to combat malaria, emphasizing sanitation and vector control over revenue generation.
Stakeholders Urge Innovation and Private Investment for Africa Livestock
At an Abuja forum, stakeholders called for innovation, private capital, and stronger partnerships to revive Africa's livestock sector amid rising food demand and climate pressures.
ActionAid Warns Against Farmland Conversion to Residential Areas
ActionAid Nigeria warns that converting farmlands to residential use worsens food insecurity, highlighting barriers for smallholder women farmers and youth.
Alake Seeks Stronger Africa Alliance in Mineral Economy
Dr Oladele Alake urges African nations to unite for greater control of mineral value chains, stressing that cooperation under AMSG is key to economic transformation.
Bayelsa Bridge Completion Brings Joy to Communities
Residents of Sabagriea and Polaku in Bayelsa celebrate the completion of a long-neglected bridge, reducing travel time to Yenagoa from two hours to 15 minutes.
Senate Targets $2bn Rice Import Bill with Agro Reforms
The Nigerian Senate advances three bills to reduce $2bn annual rice imports, boost local food production, and enhance agricultural self-sufficiency.
Nigeria Non-Oil Exports $6.1bn, 210 Markets in 2025
Nigeria's non-oil exports reached a historic $6.1 billion in 2025, expanding to 210 markets, driven by SMEs and women-led businesses.
UAE Exit Rattles OPEC as UN Warns of Economic Fallout
UAE's OPEC withdrawal amid Middle East conflict drives oil above $110, UN warns of trade and food crises. Nigeria's output hits 1.71mbpd.
Skills Gap Threatens Nigeria's $1 Trillion Economy Target
NACCIMA warns that Nigeria's skills gap threatens its $1 trillion economy target, urging urgent reforms in technical and vocational education to align training with industry needs.
Nigeria Seeks Larger Stake in Global Shea Industry
Nigeria is pushing for a larger share of the global shea value chain at Shea 2026 in Accra, emphasizing local processing and industrialisation under President Tinubu's agenda.
Manufacturers Lament Weak FDI Inflows, Structural Limits
MAN DG Segun Ajayi-Kadir decries weak FDI inflows and structural limitations in Africa's manufacturing sector, citing UNCTAD data on low-value investments.
Nigeria Launches Multi-Lingual AfCFTA Toolkits for Trade
Nigeria unveils simplified AfCFTA toolkits in English, Arabic, and Hausa to ease trade procedures and boost non-oil exports for SMEs and informal traders.
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