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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Igangan: Oyo relocates victims of killer herdsmen for medical treatment - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello, on Monday, stated that his Ministry has commenced the treatment of the three victims of herdsmen attacks in Igangan, who were ordered relocated to Ibadan by Governor Seyi Makinde.

The Commissioner, who spoke to newsmen in Ibadan, said that the trio are currently receiving treatment at a government hospital in Ibadan and that they are in stable condition.


Friday, February 5, 2021

World Cancer Day: Oyo state organizes free screening - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Government of Oyo State has organised a free breast and cervical cancer screening programme for women of reproductive age in the state, declaring that it remains committed to putting an end to the spread of the disease in the state, reports NaijaAgroNet.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello, who disclosed this at the sensitisation programme organised by the Ministry of Health to commemorate the 2021 World Cancer Day, said the day was observed to raise awareness on cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

Konga: Revolutionizing agriculture in Nigeria through e-Commerce - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite retail giant, has once again led from the front, revolutionizing agriculture in Nigeria by leveraging e-Commerce in helping rural farmers access better agricultural inputs such as crop seedlings, fertilizers and much more at highly competitive prices.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Igangan youths didn't walk out on Makinde says Farmers' secretary - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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Youth leaders from Igangan have denied insinuations that they walked out on Governor 'Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday, when he held a Town Hall meeting in the area, reports NaijaAgroNet.

General Secretary of the Ibarapaland Farmers' Association, Mr. Taiwo Adeagbo, who spoke on behalf of the community, stated that no one walked out on the governor.

IRENA, SADC enter deal, boost energy transformation - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to work together on accelerating the deployment renewable energy solutions, including decentralised technologies, in Southern African countries. 

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Wirldlife Conservation: Creative collaborations boost powerful partnerships - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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“As an expert in the field of visual imagery, Canon Central and North Africa is cognisant of the deep impact powerful pictures and videos have in visual storytelling – and how successful these stories are in raising awareness and gaining support for various conservation projects,” notes Amine Djouahra, Sales and Marketing Director at Canon Central and North Africa. 


“For this reason we have embarked on several initiatives – such as the Miraisha Programme (http://bit.ly/3oF9akP) and our Ambassadors Programme (https://bit.ly/3axmTp0) - to advance and promote job opportunities and future livelihoods in Africa by sharing skillsets and knowledge for photographers, videographers and filmmakers,” he adds.

The Twendeni Porini na Canon campaign takes this even further, by enlisting 5 local wildlife photography Influencers to create authentic social media stories about conservation efforts across Kenya.   

“More than just rewarding Canon customers and raising awareness of our prized national parks, this initiative proved Canon’s support of local conservation efforts in building the awareness together with Kenya’s wildlife conservation team with an emphasis on interactions between influencers and community awareness.

Speaking during the award ceremony, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director General Brigadier (Rtd) John Waweru said, “We are grateful to Canon for this partnership that has seen us raise awareness on the importance of wildlife conservation as an ongoing effort. KWS has a mandate to protect and preserve wildlife, but it is the collective effort of our communities that makes us successful in this calling. We have benefited greatly from the authentic stories that Canon has told about our parks, wildlife and rangers. We are extremely grateful for the renewed interest in wildlife conservation thanks to the extended boost on digital space, which successfully raised the profile of Kenya as a leader in wildlife conservation.”

Influencing a shared conservation narrative

The influencers – Anthony Ochieng, Clement Kiragu, Larry Asego, Usha Harish and Alissa Thakker – were accommodated at notable National Parks across the country. Each one produced compelling visual imagery and engaging content that stimulated serious engagement on social media – proving that captivating photography and videography play an essential role in creating change and driving awareness.

“This campaign underscored how partnerships and collaboration help build awareness of just how important conservation is to the continent, and how we can ensure that future generations enjoy and appreciate this rich, colourful, breath-taking and unique continent with all its wildlife and wild lands,” adds Djouahra.

The influencers’ riveting stories can be viewed on the influencers’ Instagram pages, as follows:

Clement Kiragu is a Canon ambassador and award-winning wildlife and commercial photographer whose incredible series of nature images were enhanced by a new love he developed while staying at Amboseli National Park: that of capturing birds in flight. www.Instagram.com/clement.wild/

Anthony Ochieng is a conservation photographer who produced a short film, Rhino Lover & Hero (https://bit.ly/36xyZxa), featuring an insightful interview with a Rhino Sanctuary ranger Kosgeyi, to highlight the work done at the sanctuary. www.Instagram.com/tonywild_ke/

Usha Harish proved her adeptness at capturing emotions of animals and in action: www.Instagram.com/usha.harish.photography/

Larry Asego took his assignment further, by hosting an interactive wildlife photography training session, streaming his experience and answering questions from amateur photographers. www.Instagram.com/larryasego/

Alissa Thakker combined photography and videography to document her journey at Nairobi National Park, while highlighting the features on her Canon R5 that made capturing these magnificent creatures. www.Instagram.com/alissatphotos/

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Four Nigerian fishermen get justice @Netherlands - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology


After some 13 years legal battle, four Nigerian fishermen got justice at the Netherlands, in the case instituted by the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, reports NaijaAgroNet.

In 2008, NaijaAgroNet recalls that four Nigerian farmers from Ikot Ada Udo, Oruma and Goi in the Niger Delta supported by the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria and sister organization, Milieudefensie/Friends of the Earth Netherlands, sued Shell because of oil pollution in the three Nigerian villages.


Thursday, January 28, 2021

COVID-19: Makinde inaugurates committee on economic stimulus - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, inaugurated the state Steering Committee on COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (CARES), reports NaijaAgroNet.


CARES, is the state initiative targeted at mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state.

Lagos CS-SUNN holds 2021 first quarterly meeting, capacity building tops agenda – NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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The Lagos State chapter of the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has held its first quarterly meeting for the year 2021, with capacity building of members topping agenda, reports 
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The meeting which held at Hello Lagos Hall at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Ikeja on Tuesday saw a good number of its membership in attendance.


Wednesday, January 27, 2021

500 Anambra women access family planning yearly in Fegge - NaijaAgroNet: ... Linking agrobiz, sustainable environs, people & technology

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Estimated 500 women of reproductive age, are confirmed to have accessed family planning annually at St. Monica Healthcare Centre, Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area (LGA), reports NaijaAgroNet.
“No fewer than 40 women usually respond to the family planning programmes at the healthcare facility on a monthly basis.