CS-SUNN commends Lagos over Policy, Strategic Plan of Actions - NaijaAgroNet

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The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has commended the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his executive members for approving the state Policy and Strategic Plan of Action, reports NaijaAgroNet.

Sunday Okoronkwo, acting ES, CS-SUNN

CS-SUNN is a non-governmental, non-profit making alliance, made up of organizations with a shared vision to transform Nigeria into a country where every citizen has food and is nutrition secured.

Lagos launches policy on food, nutrition & multisector action plan - NaijaAgroNet ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Lagos State government has launched its state policy on food and nutrition as well as the multi-sectoral strategic plan of action, reports NaijaAgroNet.

Speaking at the formal launch at the Sheraton Lagos on Wednesday, the state commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube, said it was one of a major land mark in the effort of the present administration in addressing pillar two of the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda.

NaijaAgroNet gathered that T.H.E.M.E.S. is an acronym for Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration's strategic development agenda namely, Traffic Management and Transportation, Health and Environment, Education and Technology.

Centre LSD begins capacity building for mining-host representatives - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) under her BUILD grant by Ford Foundation is set to build the Capacity of representatives of Mining Host Communities & Artisanal Miners in Taraba State, with the aim of mainstreaming gender in the various value chains of the extractive industry.

A press statement by Ms. Victoria Ose Udoh, Programme Co-ordinator of the Centre said, the training is the third in the series and is designed to run for 3 days. According to her, the 3-day training is expected to commence on the 13^th through to 15^th of October 2021. The training is expected to deepen participants knowledge on leadership and organization, negotiation, Crafting Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)/Community Development Agreement (CDA), public speaking, livelihood, entrepreneurship, gender in the extractives, amongst others.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.