By Franca Ofili The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a shop in Zuba, an outskirt of FCT, for allegedly selling unapproved aphrodisiacs to Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the aphrodisiacs are: garin yansun, sabon mai-siket, ruwan jaraba,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo UNICCON Group of Companies has made a significant breakthrough in African tech industry as it launches a highly anticipated Virtual Reality (VR) headset at the GITEX Africa 2023. The General Manager of Uniccon Group, Mr Kehinde Ake, who said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson A Nigerian company, E. F Network Limited, Owners of Gab taxi, an indigenous e-hailing application, has introduced a comprehensive Group Life Insurance coverage, accidents and medical benefits for its drivers. Mr Gideon Egbuchulam, Chairman and CEO of E.F Group, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with theContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed a warehouse containing goods worth N1.9 billion in Idu, an outskirt of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Bubuchiki Godiya, a member of the Federal Taskforce and Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC, who disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi Stakeholders in the agricultural sector, on Thursday in Abuja, launched the African Catfish Value Chain to address the challenges in its farming and boost productivity. The Representative of UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Fred Kafeero, during the launch of the flagship programme, themed: “FISH4ACP”, said theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Uniccon Group of Companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RICHAT Partners, a Mauritania organisation to deepen digital literacy and other tech interventions in Mauritania. The General Manager of Uniccon Group, Mr Kehinde Ake, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. AkeContinue Reading
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO), a global representative body for professional footballers, has advised foreign players against signing for Egyptian clubs. A statement issued by FIFPRO said the decision followed series of alleged frequent contractual disputes and abusive behaviour by club officials. The statement has already triggered aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne A former Chairman of the defunct Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Victor Baribote, says President Bola Tinubu needs to appoint someone with a vast knowledge of sports as Minister of Sports. Baribote told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while reflecting on former President Muhammadu Buhari’sContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 14-player squad for the ninth edition of KwibukaT20 Women’s Tournament in Rwanda. Musa Ehizoje, the federation’s Public Relations Officer (NCF), disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the team would leave the country on Friday. The Nigerian team areContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said in a statement that Gov. Sanwo-Olu also approved the re-appointment of Mr Tayo Ayinde as theContinue Reading
