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BBC News
30-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Why Nigerian nurses dey strike and how e fit affect medical care
Nurses and midwives for Nigeria don start industrial action [strike] across di kontri. Di National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives [NANNM] announce say di warning strike go last for 7 days. Di strike go affect only federal goment hospitals and facilities. Di strike dey come afta di association give Nigeria goment 15 days ultimatum to address all di issues wey dey disturb dem. For letter wey di General Secretary of di association Dr. Shettima sign, di nurses association tok say dem dey give goment 15 days ultimate to meet dia demands. "Afta plenti tok-tok by di NEC-in session on di issues wey dey at stake, di house don resolve to give 15-day ultimatum to di Federal Ministry of Health so dat dem go address di demands wey we give dem." Di strike wey suppose start on Monday 14 July, 2025 don start on Wednesday 30 July, 2025. "If di goment fail to do di needful bifor di ultimatum expire, di association go start warning strike for 7 days," di nurses association bin tok. Why di nurses and midwives association dey para For di letter wey give goment notice about dia planned strike, di association say goment don neglect di needs wey di profession get for many years. Dem say even though di association bin dey veri "understanding wit goment and employers to ensure say dem work togeda well for di past four decades", dia employers for all levels don remove di respect wey di profession get. According to dem e don lead to "gross insensitiveness" to di legitimate demands of dia members and anytime dem wan go on strike dem dey tink about di needs of patients and clients. "And e dey make us to painfully avoid di only language [strike] wey goment dey understand." We go dey update dis tori
See - Sada Elbalad
03-07-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative
Nada Mustafa Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. He made the remarks after participating in a tree-planting event at the Gulele Riverside Project in Addis Ababa, alongside Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian officials, and members of the diplomatic community, according to TV BRICS. 'There is an incestuous relationship between economy and ecology in Africa – and these efforts by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his team to make Ethiopia green are worthy of emulation by all other African nations,' the Vice President stated. Describing the initiative as a 'win-win' solution, Shettima noted that it extends beyond environmental restoration by generating employment, reclaiming degraded lands, and boosting agricultural productivity. He emphasised the active participation of women and youth, highlighting the programme's inclusive nature and long-term economic potential. 'It's about sustainability and economic viability,' he noted. 'The trees in the next couple of years will start yielding fruits. It will mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance the livelihoods of our people.' Praising Ethiopia's ambition to plant over 40 billion trees through the Green Legacy Initiative, Shettima described the programme as a 'game-changer' and expressed confidence in its power to inspire a new era of climate action across the continent. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
TimesLIVE
25-06-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Nigeria and Brazil sign $1bn agreement to boost agriculture
Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1bn (R17.7bn) agreement on Tuesday to boost agriculture, food security, energy and defence in the West African nation, Nigeria's Vice-President Kashim Shettima said. The two countries aim to 'deploy more than R1bn to deliver mechanised farming equipment, training and service centres across Nigeria,' Shettima said in a statement posted on X. A lot of farming in Nigeria is subsistence and land is owned by families or individuals, which makes large-scale acquisition problematic. Nigeria also imports food for its 200-million plus population. 'We are moving from subsistence to scale in agriculture, and in energy we are taking long-overdue steps to attract serious investment into gas production, refining, and renewables,' Shettima said. The agreements were signed in Abuja during a visit by Brazil's Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin to Africa's most populous nation. Shettima told his Brazilian counterpart reforms embarked on by President Bola Tinubu have helped reshape Nigeria's economy. Nigeria is targeting a $1-trillion (R17.7-trillion) economy by 2030, with reforms to agriculture, energy, education and public finance. The country has also asked banks to recapitalise to attract foreign investments.
Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Nigeria and Brazil sign $1 billion agreement to boost agriculture
A drone view shows ships and containers at the Port of Santos, in Santos, Brazil April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo ABUJA - Nigeria and Brazil signed a $1 billion agreement on Tuesday to boost agriculture, food security, energy and defence in the West African nation, Nigeria's vice president Kasim Shettima said. Both countries aim to "deploy over $1 billion to deliver mechanised farming equipment, training, and service centres across Nigeria," Shettima said in a statement posted on X. Much farming in Nigeria is subsistence and land is owned by families or individuals which makes large-scale acquisition problematic. Nigeria also imports food for its 200 million plus population. "We are moving from subsistence to scale in agriculture, and in energy, we are taking long-overdue steps to attract serious investment into gas production, refining, and renewables," Shettima added. The agreements were signed in Abuja during a visit by Brazil's vice president Geraldo Alckmin to Africa's most populous nation. Shettima told his Brazilian counterpart that reforms embarked upon by President Bola Tinubu have helped reshaped Nigeria's economy. Nigeria is targeting a $1 trillion economy by 2030, with reforms to agriculture, energy, education, and public finance. The country has also asked banks to recapitalise to attract foreign investments. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Business Insider
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Vice President commissions agric 375 tractors revitalised by NASENI
The Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON, has commissioned over 375 tractors for use in mechanized farming revitalized by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) under the National Assets Restoration Programme. The Vice President commissioned the programme on Sunday June 8, at the Borno State Agricultural Mechanization Agency, Farm Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to Shettima, 'This initiative, NASENI Asset Restoration Programme, is a response to our cross-generational dilemma about what to do with abandoned and poorly maintained assets owned by the nation and the people. It's a powerful shift in how we think about value, sustainability, and innovation, and I believe that's what we've promised the nation'. 'It fits squarely within the broader vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration: to build a productive, self-reliant, and diversified economy. Our goal, therefore, is to ease this transition to expand the potential and productivity of Nigeria's agricultural, industrial, and creative sectors through smart investments in infrastructure, skills, and innovation. 'We must commend NASENI for stepping forward with this brilliant idea to mitigate a national tragedy. Beyond this promise to refurbish hardware, NASENI has shown a great capacity to serve as a national nerve centre for technology transfer, home-grown engineering, and adaptive innovation. This is why we must support them.' In his special remarks, the Chief Host, Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, said these tractors being commissioned were procured by his predecessor, Sen. Kashim Shettima when he was the executive governor of Borno State. 'He procured 1,000 tractors with their implements. 'His investment is the single largest not just in Borno state but also in Nigeria. The National Assets Restoration programme we are launching could not have been possible without that foundational investment', he added, commending NASENI for restoring broken down tractors owned by Borno state government without collecting money from the state government. The Executive Vice Chairman, NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu in his keynote address said the Agency was showing that Nigerian problems can have Nigerian-engineered solutions. 'We are building local capacity, developing talent pipelines, and enabling technology transfer at scale. We are turning NASENI into a true national enabler-quietly but boldly proving that government can deliver, and that transformation is possible'. When we set out to design the Asset Restoration Programme at NASENI, we were not just looking for another project to tick off. We were confronting a reality: that all across Nigeria, from farms to security outposts, public assets worth trillions of naira had been written off, locked away, or left to rust—not because they were beyond repair, but because there was no clear system to bring them back to life. He said our national survey revealed that Nigeria holds over 47,000 broken-down but serviceable agricultural and law enforcement assets. The cost to replace them would exceed ₦14 trillion. 'But at NASENI, we asked a simple question: Why replace what we can restore? 'With the right engineering, the right people, and the right partnerships, we found that we can recover these assets for just 15 to 25% of their replacement value—and still achieve full functionality. That is over ₦10 trillion in national savings, while reviving productivity, jobs, and security on the ground,' he added. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Vice President, Kashim Shettima for their endless support, belief in our mission, and their constant encouragement that we must not only think big—but act fast. He thanked Governor Zulum for his support and leadership which have helped bring this vision to life here on Borno soil—turning his state into the first node in this national restoration network. In his address, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyrai who reeled out statistics of broken-down tractors nationwide said the National Assets Restoration Programme is a welcome development and it will be instrumental to meeting the foods security goal of the Renewed Hope Agenda of government. He commended the EVC of NASENI for the bold vision in rebuilding and repositioning NASENI. Earlier, Engr. Mohammed Yadudu, Programme Coordinator, Asset Restore, NASENI, said with support from NASENI's technical partner, the Machine and Equipment Corporation Africa (MECA) in December 2024, began to restore back idle government assets that have long fallen into disuse but held immense value for agricultural economy. The dignitaries present at the event included the MD/CEO, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Eng. Jennifer Adighije; the Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa; members of Borno State Executive Council; Dr. Muhammed Dahiru, Chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer; Secretary to the Borno State Government, Malam Bukar Tijani; and Borno State Commissioner of Agriculture, Eng. Bawu Musami; Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan; members of the National Assembly, and other top government officials in the state.
