Taiwo Adebulu

2 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Taiwo Adebulu

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says empowering young farmers will help Nigeria scale up food production and reduce youth unemployment. The organisation disclosed this on Tuesday during the donation of essential inputs and various equipment to young farmers trained by the Youth in Agribusiness (YAS) project in Oyo state. IITA said the initiative is aimed at increasing food production, promoting sustainable agriculture and economic growth in Nigeria.

4 weeks ago | thecable.ng | Taiwo Adebulu

Wild Africa, an international conservation organisation, says one-third of Africa’s bat species are found in Nigeria, including some of the world’s most endangered bats. In a statement on Thursday to mark International Bat Appreciation Day, the wildlife organisation said bats in Nigeria face multiple threats, including deforestation, mining, logging, agricultural expansion, light pollution, and the bushmeat trade.

1 month ago | thecable.ng | Taiwo Adebulu

Wild Africa, an international environmental nonprofit, has asked the Nigerian government, private sector, and conservation organisations to intensify efforts in protecting the nation’s forests, which serve as a refuge for its most iconic wildlife species. In a statement on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests, the wildlife organisation said Nigeria has experienced a 12 percent decrease in tree cover in the last two decades, which is equivalent to 1.25 million hectares.

2 months ago | thecable.ng | Taiwo Adebulu

Bosede Afolabi, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (UNILAG), says the burden of maternal mortality in Africa will reduce if anaemia in pregnancy is eliminated.

2 months ago | thecable.ng | Taiwo Adebulu

Some healthcare experts say reliable data from communities can help curb high maternal mortality and stillbirth rates, saying it would help policymakers plan interventional programmes. The experts disclosed this on Friday during a meeting of the Lagos State Verbal and Social Autopsy Sample Registration System of Maternal Deaths and Stillbirths as Impact Prototype (LVASA-SRS) project.