Tosin Kolade

Abuja

Health, Gender and WASH Correspondent at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Health, Gender and WASH Correspondent with News Agency of Nigeria, Everything media..events and more, all tweets are mine, retweets not endorsement.

Articles

FG, World Bank Launch $500m Irrigation, Power Project

6 days ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Tosin KoladeThe Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed to enhance national food security, water management, and climate resilience. The project, valued at $500 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to deliver large-scale multi-purpose infrastructure for irrigation and hydropower generation.
Averting water crisis through sustainable solutions

1 week ago | wabusinessnewsng.com | Tosin Kolade

BY TOSIN KOLADE Water, a critical resource for human survival, is facing a great distress engendered by climate change, human abuse, among others. In Nigeria and across the world, water is fundamental for economic growth, agriculture and food security, economic development, industrial growth, public Health, national security and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, concerns over the future of potable water have attracted insightful projections from world leaders.
Soludo Empowers “1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe” On Tech Skills

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Funmilayo AdeyemiAnambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has unveiled the “1 Million Anambra Digital Tribe” (1MADT), an initiative designed to empower no fewer than one million “Ndi Anambra” – Anambra people, with world-class digital skills. This is an initiative through the Solution Innovation District (SID), toward transforming Anambra into Africa’s Silicon Valley and a Smart Mega City.
Championing Ethical Journalism In A Press Freedom Era

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)In any democracy, the media serves as both a watchdog and a voice for the people. However, in Nigeria, the balance between press freedom and journalistic responsibility continues to ignite serious debate. Nigeria ranks 112th on the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, reflecting the challenging environment in which journalists operate.
FG Commissions N5.7bn Gashua Water Scheme In Yobe

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Akpan GloryThe Federal Government has commissioned the 5.7 billion naira Gashua water supply scheme in Yobe, as part of its efforts to expand access to safe and potable water in underserved communities across Nigeria. Unveiled on Tuesday, by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the project is expected to serve over one million residents of Gashua and neighbouring communities in Bade Local Government Area.
Quitting Nigeria Won’t Clear Meta Of Liability – FCCPC - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Ginika OkoyeThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that WhatsApp’s threat to exit Nigeria following a recent regulatory order will not absolve the company from any legal consequences. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, stressed that Meta and its subsidiaries must comply with Nigerian laws.
River Basin Authorities Pledge Stronger Partnerships For Food Security

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Akpan GloryThe River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) have pledged to boost the Federal Government’s food security efforts by forming stronger partnerships and adopting modern agricultural technologies. Alhaji Abubakar Malam, who spoke on behalf of the RBDA Boards and Management teams at the close of a two-day retreat in Abuja on Saturday, acknowledged the numerous challenges facing the authorities.
Nigeria introduces e-Visa, digital entry system

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Ibironke AriyoNigeria has introduced the fully digital e-Visa regime and an automated landing and exit card system as part of major reforms under Nigeria’s 2025 Visa Policy. This is contained in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, (NIS), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday in Abuja. The NIS said that the initiative was a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
World Bank pledges disability-inclusive WASH programme in Nigeria

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Akpan GloryThe World Bank has reiterated its commitment to promoting disability-inclusive access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Nigeria through its $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme.
P-CNGI enforces 40% fare reduction on CNG commercial vehicles

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Emmanuella AnokamThe Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI), in partnership with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has begun the enforcement of 40 per cent public transport fare reduction on CNG converted commercial vehicles. The P-CNGI made this known in Abuja on Friday, while marking the official public announcement of 40 per cent reduction on fares on routes serviced by NURTW CNG-converted vehicles.