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Why Nursing Mothers Should Practice Exclusive Breastfeeding – WFI

The Programme Coordinator, Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), Mrs Rosemary Adaji, has advised nursing mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding in order to safeguard their babies’ health.
Adaji gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gwagwalada, Abuja on Friday shortly after an atenatal programme for women.
The programme coordinator said it is highly beneficial for mothers to breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months after delivery.
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“Exclusive breastfeeding is good because it is very nutritious and a defense for babies as it contains all the nutrients a baby needs to grow well at the tender stage.
“Breast milk prevent children from falling sick. When a child is also malnourished such child’s immunity will be low and can easily fall sick to many diseases including pneumonia.
“As a nursing mother, you are expected to eat good food to enrich your milk and keep your baby healthy.
“This also helps in bonding the mother and the child aside from providing the first immunity for the child at birth.
“Exclusive breastfeeding is very nutritious and a defense for babies because it contains all the nutrients a baby needs to grow well at the tender stage,” she said.
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Adaji implored nursing mothers not only to exclusively breastfeed their babies for six months, but also continue breastfeeding the babies for two years though with complementary diets because of the huge benefits to children and mothers.
NAN
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BREAKING: Gov Fubara Dissolves Rivers Pension Board

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has dissolved the State Pensions Board with immediate effect.
Rivers State Head of Service Mrs Inyingi Brown made this announcement on Friday in Port Harcourt.
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According to the governor, the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the board until a new one is constituted.
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FAAN Launches Cashless Payment System Across Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched the cashless system of payment across all airports.
“FAAN in partnership with Paystack, is proud to announce the roll out of OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,” the agency said in a communique on Thursday.
Effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points.
FAAN added that travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.
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This initiative, it stated, is a response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.
By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.
To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have.
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In addition, passengers have been directed to obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja.
After collection, users are encouraged to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless. faan.gov.ng.
FAAN added that it remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.
For inquiries, airport users have also been advised to contact FAAN’s support line at 0700 CBS FAAN (0700 227 3226) or email the agency at gocashlesssupport@faan.gov.ng.
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Full List: Top 10 Manufacturing Nations

Industrial production remains a cornerstone of the global economy and it serves as a key indicator of a nation’s economic capacity and technological advancement.
The following list presents the top ten manufacturing nations ranked by the latest available data for Manufacturing Value Added (MVA), a metric that reflects the net output of the sector after accounting for intermediate inputs.
1. China
According to the World Bank, China tops the list when it comes to manufacturing.
The country makes up about 18% of the total global manufacturing output, which adds a total value of nearly $4.66 trillion to the world economy.
The main exports from China comprise consumer goods like textiles, electronics, and garments.
2. United States
The U.S. used to have the world’s largest manufacturing sector until it was overtaken by China in 2010.
Today, the U.S. is still significantly behind China, which leads the world by a wide margin.
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The country accounts for roughly 9.5% of global manufacturing, and its output is valued at almost $2.5 trillion.
American production includes automobiles, chemical products, food products, military equipment, and aircraft.
3. Japan
Japan comes in third and provides approximately 4.0% of the world’s total manufacturing output.
Japan produced a little over $1.05 trillion from manufacturing in 2023.
The country is famous for manufactured exports, including vehicles, computer parts, electronics, and chemicals.
4. Germany
Germany is among the leading European manufacturing nations, with about $839 billion coming from this sector.
Well known for motor vehicle exports, electrical machinery, and manufactured metals, the country accounts for approximately 3.2% of global manufacturing.
5. India
Although it may be better known for the I.T. workforce or customer service centers, India also has a major share of manufacturing output, accounting for around 1.8% of global manufacturing output.
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The country gives an output value of roughly $461 billion. It’s mostly known for agricultural products, textiles, engineering goods, leather products, and chemicals.
6. South Korea
South Korea accounts for about 1.6% of global manufacturing, and its output value is around $416 billion.
Manufacturing represents approximately 24% of the entire country’s national output. Significant exports from South Korea include technological products, automobiles, petroleum, and machinery.
7. Mexico
Mexico accounts for around 1.4% of global manufacturing output, enough to generate a value of $359 billion. Mexican exports are mineral fuels, lubricants, food, transport equipment, and machinery.
8. Italy
Italy ranks 8th on the list of manufacturing countries, and its economic structure relies heavily on manufacturing and industrialization.
The output value of Italy’s manufacturing industry amounts to approximately $354 billion, and the country’s primary exports include metal products, clothing and footwear, vehicles, and chemicals.
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9. France
France contributes approximately $297 billion in manufacturing output to the global economy, accounting for 1.1% of the total global manufacturing output.
Its leading exports include agricultural products, machinery, aircraft, and hydrocarbon products.
10. Brazil
Brazil ranks 10th among the world’s top manufacturing countries, contributing approximately $290 billion to global manufacturing.
This accounts for about 1.1% of the global total. Brazil’s manufacturing sector is diverse, with major exports including food products, automobiles, aircraft, machinery, and petroleum-based goods.
Meanwhile the highest-ranked African nations by manufacturing output, such as Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, Morocco and South Africa, are positioned outside the global top 25.
According to UNIDO, Africa’s combined Manufacturing Value Added (MVA) constitutes a small single-digit percentage of the world total, with recent figures showing it at 2% of global MVA
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