The World Trade Organization has commenced negotiations on fisheries subsidies. The negotiations on fisheries subsidies which was launched in 2001 at the Doha Ministerial Conference, with the major aim to clarify and improve” existing WTO disciplines on fisheries subsidies. The mandate was expanded in 2005 at the Ministerial Conference, held in Hong Kong during which the motion r prohibiting certain forms of fisheries subsidies that contribute to overcapacity. According to the WTO, during the Buenos Aires Ministerial Conference in 2017, ministers decided on a work programme to close the negotiations by adopting an agreement on fisheries subsidies which cooperates with…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the approvement of the promotion of 99 Command Officers of the agency by the governing board. According to the NDLEA those promoted include Sunday Joseph Nbona, who was before now the Assistant Commander General of Narcotics but has now been appointed as the Deputy Commander General of Narcotics alongside other 60 Assistant Commanders of Narcotics. The NDLEA stated that other staff promoted are five Commanders of Narcotics, who were promoted to position of Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, while 33 Deputy Commanders of Narcotics, have been promoted as Commanders of Narcotics. In…
The kogi state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association has pleaded with the Federal Ministry of Health to re-open the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja. The NMA kogi state stated that people residing in the community who urgently need healthcare services at the hospital, are hoping that the Minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire will re-open the Federal Medical Centre very soon. The appeal for reopening the centre was contained in a document signed by the state Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association Oyiguh Omakoji, and the state Secretary of the Association Dr Famotele. Recall that the medical centre was closed…
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, has mapped out a plan to enhance cassava farmers’ productivity in the Niger Delta. Inorder to achieve this IITA has partnered with the National Root Crops Research Institute, alongside the Foundation for Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta to initiate cassava seed system in a bid to foster the use of improved varieties of cassava stems. The digital extension and advisory specialist, at IITA Godwin Aster, stated that the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the parties is a 5-year tripartite agreement initiated by the IITA Building an Economically Sustainable Integrated Cassava Seed Systems, Phase…
The World Health Organization has identified the reason why infections seems difficult to treat globally. The World Health Organization has identified drug resistant bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. WHO noted this while celebrating the global antimicrobial week. The World Health Organization stated that regular handwashing can help prevent the transmission of bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. The World Health Organization has therefore charged people to usually take anti-microbial medicines subject to medical prescriptions. These anti-microbial medicines include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics. WHO this described these infection which defy treatments as a global health crisis that is capable of killing 4.1…
The president of the World Bank Group have addressed the international forum which compromised of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union, known as G-20. The president, David Malpass, the president acknowledged the progress made by G20 members in debt transparency and relief. He as well urged the G20 nation’s to ensure the full participation of all official and private creditors under their watch. He reiterated the World Bank Group’ support to provide legal support to debtors and pave way for understanding dialogue between creditors and debitors. He also commended China’ participation in debt…
In commemoration of this year’s World Toilet Day, the African Development Bank is creating awareness about the health benefits of a good toilet hygiene across Africa. The African Development Bank noted that regular handwashing with soap is effective and preventive against the disease. Subsistent sanitation, handwashing facilities, clean water helps to protect the health and combat the transmission of infectious diseases like COVID-19, cholera etc. The African Development has initiated water, sanitation and hygien interventions with the aim of emphasizing the importance of sanitation, and its health, economic, and environmental benefits. The bank narrated that out of 60% of the…
The Access Bank Plc, has parrtnered with GE Healthcare System to provide cost-efficient and flexible financing for healthcare providers. The scheme which is designed to address major challenges healthcare providers undergo in accessing finance, like huge collateral requirement, huge financing cost etc. In view of this Access Bank is set to offer healthcare providers a minimum finance of #5 million and a maximum of N300 million to purchase equipment from GE Healthcare. Access Bank’s Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, stated that the Bank’s support is aimed to enable entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities in the health sector. In…
A Deputy DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the World Trade Organization ALAN WM. WOLFF has given update on Plastic Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics. He described the launch of the WTO informal dialogue on plastic pollution and environmentally sustainable plastic trade as timely. He stated that in furtherance of the WTO 25th year anniversary, the World Trade Organization has 164 member countries, and share a common vision. He therefore acknowledged this as a means for WTO members to intensify their dialogue on the importance of trade to address global challenges. He however announced that events have been assigned to the trade dialogue on…
The World Trade Organization has announced the launch of Trade Dialogues on Food. This is to initiate a debate on the role of international trade in food security. Critcal issues on food and trade will be discussed and the programme will have in attendance food and trade experts from governments, non-governmental organizations, businesses among others. The programme will be broadcasted live on the WTO’ social media pages and persons who wish to participate in the debate, are required to email their questions to Dialogues@WTO.org ahead of the programme. The international trading system usually moves wheat, maize, rice and soybean to…