AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Security & Research: Nigeria’s Plant Breeders Association is urging bigger investment in agricultural research and innovations to boost yields and resilience against pests, diseases, climate stress, and declining soil productivity. Healthcare Regulation: Edo State shut Jess Royal Hospital in Benin City after finding it operated for over 10 years without statutory registration, citing infection-prevention gaps and ordering a full inspection. Regenerative Medicine: A stem-cell based spinal cord implant is moving toward a first-in-human test, offering hope for people with paralysis, though experts stress it remains experimental. Public Health & Access: UBTH in Edo State received three dialysis machine sets donated by RCCG’s His Love Foundation to strengthen renal care and improve access for kidney patients. Conservation & Ecosystem Health: Nigeria’s Conservation Foundation warned that illegal killing and trafficking of vultures could push several species toward extinction, calling for urgent coordinated action. Benin Education & Nutrition: Benin approved a 30 billion FCFA push for the 2026–2027 school year, including scaling school feeding to reach nearly 1.9 million pupils and upgrading learning environments.
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