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The United States Centre for Disease Control (USCDC) has expressed its commitment to work with deserving communities by implementing partners and community-based organisations to provide services that will improve the well-being and longevity of people living with or affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) /AIDS in Nigeria.

Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder characterised by repetitive behaviour that is restricted to a pattern in terms of actions, play, food, and clothing. Also, there are language problems, which result in limited or no speech and poor social interaction. Those who achieve speech may not be able to use it for social communication

While the right to health of many continues to dwindle, most people around the world, especially in low-income countries have little to no access to basic health care and as such, are denied their right to basic health benefits.

A new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society has offered a promising weapon in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever, Zika, and malaria.

Malaria is a major public health concern and Nigeria accounts for nearly 27 per cent of the global malaria burden and 31 per cent of malaria deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) World Malaria report.

Determined to find a lasting solution to the rising pest attack on agricultural production, HortiNigeria has empowered 23 agro-input dealers on best chemical application and management in Kano, Kano State. 

Nigeria has the potential to surpass Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana’s cocoa production considering the downward slide in output from these two big producers as a result of pests and diseases, climate change, smuggling, miners’ activities, land degradation, and unfavourable cocoa economy governance. The National President, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Comrade Adeola Adegoke, who…

To forestall the impact of floods on food production, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has announced plans to support the Federal Government with necessary tools to predict flooding to improve food security in the Sahel region.

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) Executive Secretary, Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, said the Federal Government, through the NADF, is providing support valued at N1.6b input package to ginger farmers in three states, including the Federal Capital Territory.

The Oyo State Government has commenced the third phase of agricultural inputs distribution to farmers in the state.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has restated its commitment to harness the power of education and skills development as catalysts for economic growth and social progress across the continent.

The College of Law, Caleb University, Lagos, has signed a linkage agreement with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), to equip its students with multiple disciplines, and make them future-ready upon graduation.