Miyetti Allah applauds Tinubu for establishing Ministry of Livestock Development
10 Jul
Politics

Miyetti Allah applauds Tinubu for establishing Ministry of Livestock Development

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Politics tamfitronics The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development.In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, MACBAN President Baba Othman-Ngelzarma emphasized that the establishment of the ministry is poised to unlock the potential of Nigeria’s trillion-dollar livestock industry.“With this development, MACBAN believes, the hope of the Nigerian pastoralists is now achieved under the Renew Hope Agenda,” Othman-Ngelzarma stated.“The promise made by President Tinubu, to raise the productive capacity of Nigerian agriculture to ensure food security is being fulfilled,” he added.Othman-Ngelzarma further noted that MACBAN had long advocated for a dedicated ministry to modernize livestock production systems in line with global best practices.“On behalf of the Chairman and members of the Board of Trustees of MACBAN, his...
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Reps passes bill to reserve 74 seats for women in National Assembly
10 Jul
Politics

Reps passes bill to reserve 74 seats for women in National Assembly

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Politics tamfitronics On Tuesday, July 9, the House of Representatives passed a landmark bill, in its third reading, to reserve 74 seats for women in the National Assembly.This initiative aims to encourage greater female participation in politics and governance.The bill, which received favorable votes during the plenary session, is sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and 12 other lawmakers. It seeks to amend sections 48, 49, 71, and 117 of the constitution, establishing one “special seat” exclusively for women in both the Senate and the House of Representatives for each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).READ ALSO:BREAKING: Reps ask FG to halt implementation of Samoa agreementScheduled to take effect after the current National Assembly term concludes in 2027, the bill is subject to review every 16 years. Additionally, it proposes altering Section 91 of...
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House introduces NASA reauthorization act
10 Jul
Science & Technology

House introduces NASA reauthorization act

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NASA Space Technology TOKYO A bipartisan NASA act would formally authorize several ongoing programs while directing the agency to provide reports on topics ranging from Space Launch System usage to servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope.The leadership of the House Science Committee released its NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 July 9, one day before the full committee will formally mark up the bill and send it to the full House.The bill would formally authorize $25.225 billion in funding for NASA in fiscal year 2025, a figure between the administrations request of $25.384 billion and the $25.179 billion included in a bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee July 9. The key purpose of the bill, though, is to address a wide range of NASA programs and policies.It provides comprehensive support for significant advancements in...
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European Space Agency launches inaugural Ariane 6 rocket, encounters upper stage issue
10 Jul
Science & Technology

European Space Agency launches inaugural Ariane 6 rocket, encounters upper stage issue

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NASA Space Technology Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 powered Europe into space taking with it a varied selection of experiments, satellites, payload deployers and reentry demonstrations that represent thousands across Europe, from students to industry and experienced space actors. Image: M. Pédoussaut/ESAUpdate 7:30 p.m. EDT: An anomaly with the Auxiliary Propulsion Unit on the rocket’s upper stage caused it to deviate from its nominal trajectory and miss both the deployment of two payloads and its deoribt burn. Added information from the Tuesday evening press conferenceThe inaugural launch of the Ariane 6 rocket, which was lauded from those from the President of France to the NASA Administrator, hit a notable snag in the third and final phase of the mission. Part of the rocket’s upper stage, called the Auxiliary Propulsion Unit (APU), was powered on for...
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