NITDA calls for entries for creativity, innovation challenge
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called on Nigerians to submit entries for an challenge to commemorate the 2021 World Creativity and Innovation […]
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Olympics-bound Adekuoroye wins NSF gold for Ondo
Ondo State-born Olympics-bound wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, has won a gold medal in the 57kg category of the wrestling event at the ongoing National Sports Festival […]
NSF: Kingsley wins three golds for Rivers in weightlifting 49kg
Stella Kingsley of Rivers has won three gold medals in women weightlifting 49kg at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival in Benin. Kingsley stunned her […]
NUC accreditation panels visit PLASU, accredit 3 courses
) Two accreditation panels from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Friday began accreditation of courses at Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos. The News Agency […]
Team Delta in slim lead over Bayelsa on swimming medals table
Team Delta have as at Friday been dominating the medals table of the swimming event at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo […]
NSF 2020: Lagos State athlete dedicates medal to team, coaches, officials
Arinola Abdullateef, who won a gold medal in Taekwondo at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) has dedicated the medal to the Lagos State […]
20th NSF: Joshua books place in kick-boxing -63.5kg final
Julius Joshua of Akwa Ibom has qualified for the final of the men’s -63.5kg full contact event in the kick-boxing competition of the ongoing National […]
FIDA urges protection of vulnerable gender in society
Mrs Philomena Nneji, Lagos State Coordinator, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), on Thursday called for the protection of vulnerable females against gender-based violence. Nneji […]
Golden Stars FC targets Chidi Ofo-Okenwa’s U-13 maiden trophy – official
Lofty Uche, the coach of Golden Stars FC of New Layout says he craves to win the median edition of Chidi Ofo-Okenwa U-13 football tournament […]
NSF: Delta set new swimming records, sweep gold medals
Swimmers from Delta on Wednesday set new records in swimming at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Edo. Evelyn Nmor of Delta completed […]
S/West Congress: We’re prepared to vote our preferred candidates – Lagos PDP
Members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State say they are well-prepared to vote for candidates of their choice at the Southwest Zonal […]
IPMAN lauds FG for rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has lauded the Federal Government for its effort to rehabilitate the Port Harcourt Refinery.IPMAN’S president, Mr Chinedu […]
COVID-19: NCDC announces 58 new infections as at April 6
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NAN) has announced 58 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,388. […]
Chinese yuan weakens last week
China’s Yuan weakened against a basket of currencies last week, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS). According to the CFETS, the yuan […]
FG activates N240bn ADB facility for technology, creative sectors
*Continental lending institution expected to approve decision in October *VP coordinating efforts to involve agencies and operators from both public and private sectors In an […]
NJC warns of fake recruitment
The National Judicial Council (NJC)has advised the public to beware of a fake online advertisement for ongoing recruitment for the 2021. Mr Soji Oye, the Director of […]
ACF condoles Afenifere over demise of Spokesman, Odumakin
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condoled the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, over the demise of its Spokesman and activist, Mr Yinka Odumakin. The ACF […]
Zamfara set to participate in National Sports Festival
The Zamfara Government says arrangements have been concluded to ensure the state participate in the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) where events are scheduled to […]
101 Abia athletes for National Sports Festival
A total of 101 athletes from Abia will be competing in 16 sports categories at the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo. The Abia Director of […]
China’s manufacturing PMI edges up to 51.9 in March
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for china’s manufacturing sector came in at 51.9 in March, edging up from 50.6 of February, data from the National […]
Diri bans deforestation activities in Bayelsa
Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa has banned logging and other deforestation activities as part of efforts to protect the state’s forest reserves and rare plant […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: NGO urges national acceptance
An Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), says national acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine will lead to a decline in the spread […]
ALGON seeks FG’s inclusion of vaccines in rural areas
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has called for specific inclusion of rural communities in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.The call followed a […]
FG to create National Council on Civil Aviation
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Thursday said the Federal Government was ready to create a National Council on Civil Aviation. Sirika, who […]
NGO working with families to tackle drug abuse in Kaduna State
Eye Opener Women and Youth Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), says it is working with families to tackle drug abuse in Kaduna State. The […]