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ICRISAT awarded 2021 Africa Food Prize

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has been awarded the 2021 Africa Food Prize, for work that has improved food...

Michael Simire - September 8, 2021

Agric & Biotech

Burkina Faso releases first pearl millet hybrid

Burkina Faso recently approved the commercial use of its first pearl millet hybrid called Nafagnon. With the approval, the single-cross hybrid also became the first of...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2021

Agric & Biotech

COVID-19: Nigerian farmers to receive improved seeds

Farmers in 13 states of Nigeria will receive improved seeds of sorghum, pearl millet, cowpea and rice as a part of an initiative to...

Michael Simire - June 11, 2020

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HealthJanuary 19, 2026

EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse...

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Human WelfareJanuary 19, 2026

UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis

The United Nations has called for stronger global media engagement on humanitarian crisis around the world, particularly the situation...

Human SettlementJanuary 19, 2026

Lagos justifies demolitions of distressed structures as crucial for residents’ safety

The Lagos State Government on Monday, January 19, 2026, said that the demolition of distressed structures would continue as...

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HealthJanuary 19, 2026

EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared...

Human WelfareJanuary 19, 2026

UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis

The United Nations has called for stronger global media...