24 July 2026
Regulatory

NCTC Launches Agribusiness Initiative to Help Conflict-Affected Communities

The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched an agribusiness initiative targeted at promoting economic empowerment in conflict-affected communities across the country. The project, named “Seeds for Hope,” focuses on supporting former combatants and vulnerable communities, particularly those impacted by terrorism and insurgency. The initiative, which

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Research

Study Finds Vocational Skills Boost ART Adherence Among HIV Patients

A recent study by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has revealed that providing vocational skills to HIV patients significantly impacts their adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The findings highlight the crucial connection between economic empowerment and enhanced healthcare outcomes in resource-constrained environments. Presenting the findings at the institute’s monthly chat held at the

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States

Fulani Group Trains 250 Nasarawa Pastoral Women on Skill Acquisition

The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO), in collaboration with Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC), has trained and empowered approximately 250 pastoral women residing in Nasarawa State, as part of efforts to address the issues of crime in the state. The State Chairman of FUDECO, Muhammad Habib Hussaini, disclosed a

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