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Saturday, September 25, 2021

Anambra: Anti-Grazing bill passes second reading - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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A bill for a law to prohibit and abolish open and Nomadic cattle and other livestock grazing and rearing in Anambra State and to establish cattle and other livestock ranches in the state, has scaled the second reading in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

Introducing the bill during plenary, the majority leader, Dr. Nnamdi Okafor explained that the bill is aimed at arresting any form of open cattle rearing and grazing in Anambra State, promote modern techniques in animal husbandry, prevent the destruction of farms by nomads as well as stop killings and herder - farmer clashes in the state.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Cholera outbreak: Oyo Ministry launches prevention measures, urges for calm - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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Oyo State government, on Friday, reassured the residents of the state of its preparedness to prevent the outbreak of cholera in the nooks and crannies of the state.
Gov Dapo Abiodun of Oyo State

Speaking at the press conference held at the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Mufutau Ayoola, implored the people to ensure they properly dispose of their faeces and refuse, while improving on their personal hygiene henceforth.

Brief history of Awba-Ofemili - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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Awba-Ofemili is a town in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. The town has an estimated population of 15,978 according to the 2006 Nigerian Census. Awba-Ofemili has eight villages, each of which made up small communities of kindreds.

The eight villages in Awba-Ofemili today include Umuokpe, Umuchibu, Ezike, Akpana, Enugwu-Agu, Umuosite, Enugwu, Umuezeavu.

HRH Igwe Ezekwesili Maduagwuna,
Ofemili 1 of Awba-Ofemili

Awba-Ofemili is about 30kilometers (km) from Awka, the capital city of Anambra State. Like most towns in Awka-North, Awba-Ofemili’s climate and soil conditions are favorable to farming, especially for rice mass production.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Sophos: 66% Nigerian entities report increased phishing - NaijaAgroNet

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced the findings of its global survey, “Phishing Insights 2021,” which reveals that phishing attacks targeting organizations ramped up considerably during the pandemic, as millions of employees working from home became a prime target for cybercriminals.

The majority (66%) of IT teams in Nigeria said the number of phishing emails targeting their employees increased during 2020.

Monday, September 13, 2021

Acholonu calls for protection of micronutrient IP rights - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology


The sole Nigerian patent holder for the design and technology of micronutrient powder, Dr. Kenny Acholonu, has called on regulatory agencies and stakeholders to ensure protection of Intellectual Property (IP) rights, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Dr Kenny Acholonu
Speaking at the weekend, the quadruple patent holder, urged players in the Nigerian scientific community covering medical, pharmaceutical, and most importantly nutritional products to make certain they recognise and protect intellectual property rights.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Nasarawa unveils action plan for nutrition - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Nasarawa State Government has unveiled a multisectoral plan of action for nutrition, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Just as the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has applauded the initiative, describing it as a major landmark for the state.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ken Lohento joins 2021 AgriHack judges - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Digital Innovation Strategy Consultant with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Mr. Ken Lohento, has been named alongside Ebunoluwa Bolodeoku of Heifer International and six others as confirmed judges for the 2021 Pitch AgriHack, reports NaijaAgroNet.
Ken Lohento
Other members of the judge panel, 
NaijaAgroNet gathered include Elisee Kamanzi and William Matovu of Heifer International, Nixon Gecheo of AGRA, Barbra Musata of Corteva Agriscience, Grace Vuhya Obeda and Hafou Toure-Samb of African Development Bank.

Niteo, Green Glass Africa partner on power solutions - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The quest to improve access to power and thus boost national productivity has received a positive response with the partnership between Niteo Limited, an indigenous power integration firm and Green Glass Africa, Germany, to provide Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) across Nigeria.
BIPV is an innovative customized solution that enables the integration of Solar Modules into building facades, rooftops, wall cladding, bus shelters and gatehouses among others facilities producing electrical power in addition to the aesthetic enhancements.

This solution is a welcome development especially in urban areas such as Nigeria State Capitals where there is a current trend of utilizing glass for curtain walls of buildings and reduction in space availability. With BIPV,  every available space on building wall claddings, rooftops, bus shelters, factories and warehouses now have the capacity to generate power.

Speaking at the inaugural BIPV seminar in Lagos Nigeria weekend, Eng. Adedayo Afolabi, Managing Partner, Niteo Limited, revealed that solar solutions are all about harnessing the power of the sun to produce electrical energy. 

He stated that while challenges are a part of life, the secret of progress is to understand how to spot and take advantage of the opportunity inherent in challenges. Nigeria, he noted, has power challenges which solar solutions can tackle effectively because of the sheer amount of sunlight available everyday.

With climate change as a growing source of concern, the increasing use of solar solutions, particularly BIPV, will help Nigeria positively reduce its carbon footprint and avert environmental disaster.

Kevin Noukam Tiangueu, Co-CEO, Green Glass Africa, in his presentation provided an in-depth exposition  of the BIPV technology, its application in real-life projects, with relevant case studies and ROI calculations.

According to Kevin, "With BIPV, the target is to transform every building to a power generating set so that each building or structure essentially powers itself." He noted that the real advantage of the BIPV is that it can be customized based on the customer's application, specifications and available space. The bespoke product can be designed based on the size and shape of the available space, or the colour preferences of the customer.

The solar power startup expert explained that BIPV is flexible, so much so that the customer's goals and ideals can be integrated into the design to improve the outlook. BIPV is a multifunctional product with constructive, architectural, aesthetic and power generation functions and capabilities. He revealed that another advantage of the BIPV is that it is fire resistant class A, making it a good construction material for buildings.

Igor Mbakom Tchiengang, Co-CEO, Green Glass Africa noted that BIPV is a solution for Africa. He said that BIPV is versatile, with immense potential and suitable for a variety of projects. BIPV can completely or partially replace building material in addition to generating power, improving transparency and efficiency.

On the product lifespan, he noted that BIPV has a lifespan of 25 years before the commencement of degradation. Working with Niteo Limited, customers will get top of the range after-sales support and service, he stated.

The Managing Partner, Niteo Limited remarked that the existing PVs do not have the functionality of BIPV. BIPV, he posited, may well be the future of solar installation and indeed building construction in Nigeria within a short time. He called on architectural services providers and renewable energy enthusiasts to explore the incredible potential of BIPV.