By: Aisha Mohammed Agriculture has remained the foundation of the Nigerian economy, providing livelihoods for most Nigerians, generating millions of jobs, and producing most of the country’s national revenue. The agricultural sector in Nigeria comprises crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, with crop production being the largest part of the sector, carried out by […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Director General, Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency, PAWECA, Adamawa State, Micheal Zira has re-echoed the State Government’s commitment to empowering about 10,000 youths annually through skills acquisition. Zira at a press briefing in Yola, emphasized that promoting self-reliance among youths will significantly contribute to addressing security challenges and boosting […]
By: Sakina Ahmed The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has organized a two-day meeting on social behavioral change SBC and accountability to affected populations with stakeholders in Bauchi. The meeting aimed to strengthen community involvement in decision-making regarding interventions. Participants included representatives from concerned agencies, CEOs, and media professionals who play a […]
By: Abubakar Ibrahim Hike in prices of commodities in the markets during Ramadan, has been described as a major factor that brings hardship to both the Muslims and the non Muslim communities. At a Ramadan lecture organized by the Jama’atu Nasril Islam Adamawa state, Yola branch, Islamic scholars attributed the situation to lack of empathy, […]
By: Abubakar Ibrahim The Nigerian Bar Association NBA Adamawa State Branch, has held its annual meeting with the title, 2024 LAW week, in memory of late Justice Buba Ardo. The event which was held in Yola the Adamawa state capital, was themed “The Role of the Bar And The Bench in Regards To […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Chief of Field Office, United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, has revealed that over 80% of children in Adamawa State suffer from child food poverty, with 48.6% of children stunted, 7% wasted, and 36% of pregnant women anemic. She made this statement during the official handover of 4,290 cartons of Small […]
By: Aisha Mohammed National Assembly has advanced a bill to regulate the activities of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, SNB, which seeks to prohibit broadcasters without an SNB certificate from practicing. The bill has successfully passed its second reading. Interim Chairman of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, in Adamawa state, Mohammed Saidu, disclosed this during […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Global warming, a persistent effect of climate change, occurs due to the trapping of heat radiated from the Earth by greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases, in their natural state, help maintain a temperature suitable for life, supporting both plants and animals. As the world commemorates World Radio Day 2025, this year’s theme highlights […]
By: Jamila Abubakar The necessity of integrating Artificial Intelligence, AI, into journalism took center stage at a recent training in Kano, where experts emphasized the transformative role of AI in modern news production. The event, which brought together media professionals, is aimed at equipping them with essential AI skills for more efficient and effective reportage. […]
By: Gloria Abutu Once a hallmark of Nigeria’s dry season, the biting cold of harmattan seems to have mellowed. The usual crisp mornings and chilly nights have given way to unexpected warmth, raising concerns about the shifting climate in Adamawa State and beyond. Experts believe this is yet another sign of a warming planet. Unusual […]