Pope accepts resignation of bishop at centre of sex abuse crisis
The Vatican said on Wednesday that Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, New York, who has been at the centre of a sex abuse crisis in his diocese. The Vatican said that Francis had appointed the bishop of Albany, Edward Scharfenberger, to administer the Buffalo diocese until a new […]
Nestle Nigeria educates customers on proper disposal of packaging waste
Removes 100 million wrappers of packaging waste from environment As part of its continued efforts towards environmental sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria has restated the need for continued consumer education on the collection and proper disposal of packaging waste. The company said on Tuesday in Lagos that it was in line with its commitment toward ensuring that […]
Agriculture: IITA seeks joint efforts on digital tools
Dr. Alfred Dixon, Director for Development and Delivery, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, says joint efforts among stakeholders on the use of digital tools were needed to address the challenges in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dixon stated this on Tuesday at a stakeholder meeting in Ibadan. […]
NAFDAC moves to avert dangers of pesticides, agrochemical usage —DG
The National Agency for Food Drugs and Administration Control (NAFDAC) says it has evolved measures toward averting dangers associated with the use of pesticides and agrochemicals in Nigeria. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a Sensitisation Workshop for Agro-Input Dealers on Safe and Responsible Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals in […]
Kaduna: Seek redress through appropriate means, KEDCO urges customers
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Tuesday, urged electricity consumers not satisfied with their estimated bills to seek redress through appropriate means but not by vandalizing the company’s equipment. The Head, Corporate Communication of KEDCO, Mr. Abdulaziz Abdullahi made the appeal on Tuesday at a Town Hall meeting organized by Aid Foundation, a Non-Governmental […]
FG begins remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in 7 states
The Federal Government has begun remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in seven states as part of efforts to transform and modernise the country’s livestock industry. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Prof. Bashir Usman, made this known on Tuesday in Zaria at the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop on […]
