CS-SUNN launches PINNS 2.0 - NaijaAgroNet

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The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria has formally inaugurated the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS) 2.0 project, reports NaijaAgroNet.

The PINNS 2.0 is a three-year project designed to strengthen the Nigeria nutrition systems to be more Result-driven, Effective, Serviceable, Efficient and Transparent for Human Capital Development (RESET4HCD).

Young Nigerians under most pressure to succeed globally - NaijaAgroNet

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The Nigerian children and young people feel under the most pressure to succeed globally, according to a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup, released ahead of World Children’s Day, marked annually on 20 November.

Data from the survey reveals that young people in Nigeria are facing a mental health challenge, with 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15 -24 saying they often feel depressed, have little interest in doing things, or are worried, nervous or anxious.

Environmental sustainability: Wema Bank reaffirms commitment - NaijaAgroNet

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As the world intensifies efforts to tackle the climate crisis, Nigeria's leading digital-driven financial institution, Wema Bank, has reiterated its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and helping to avoid dangerous climate change through innovative environmentally sustainable practices.

These innovations have continued to drive staff productivity, operational efficiency, and increased customer satisfaction, and the bank has further affirmed that it would continue on this sustainability path.

New standards needed to drive digital agriculture - ITREALMS

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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) focus on helping farmers embrace artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) reports NaijaAgroNet.

​​The next wave of technological progress to sustain the world's fast-growing global population will capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the precision and sustainability of farming techniques.

2021 NAFEST kicks off in Ado-Ekiti with fanfare - NaijaAgroNet

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Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Capital, was agog on Monday as contingents from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory converged on Ekiti Parapo pavilion in different colours and cultural displays for the opening session of the 34th National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST).

Gov. Fayemi

Declaring open the cultural fiesta themed: “Celebrating National Unity in Diversity", Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, described the annual cultural celebration as a vital tool for integration, unity, economic prosperity and political stability of the country.

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Aiteo Eastern Exploration appoints Ewariezi Useh, COO - NaijaAgroNet

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The Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture on OML 29 on has announced the appointment of Mr. Ewariezi Useh as its Chief Operations Officer. 

Mr Useh, new COO

Ewariezi will provide overall technical guidance to oil and gas exploration, production development, health, safety, security, and environmental activities of the group’s upstream business.

Biotech Cowpea attracts commendation from USDA, NARDA - NaijaAgroNet

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The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nigeria’s National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), as well as agriculture and biotech experts hailed the introduction of biotech cowpea in the country.

They called on African governments to proactively embrace biotechnology in strengthening food and nutrition security on the continent.

N86.1m Fraud: Civil servant charged by ICPC bags 28yrs imprisonment - NaijaAgroNet

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A Borno State High Court, sitting in Maiduguri, has sentenced a Civil Servant, Ma’aji Shettima Arfo, to 28 years imprisonment for engaging in an N86.1 million contract fraud.

Arfo, who was sentenced to jail by Justice Haruna Mshellia, of Borno State High Court, 3, was the General Manager of the State-owned Maiduguri Flour Mills Limited, where he committed the fraud.

Climate change: Germany govt subsidizes risk insurance by Euro 18m - NaijaAgroNet

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The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany announced subsidy on the margins of the ongoing United Nations 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), to the sum of €18million to subsidize the cost of disaster risk insurance for qualifying African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group Member States.

In her statement, the Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Dr. Maria Flachsbarth, stated that the commitment will help establish a Premium Support Facility for African governments and humanitarian agencies wishing to purchase climate related insurance.