By Bashir Bello The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, HRFN, says with the introduction of starting gate in its horse racing, the country is positioning itself for global competition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Coordinator of the Federation and Sarkin Dawakin Nupe, Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, statedContinue Reading
Emadeb Exploration and Production Limited, a subsidiary of Emadeb Energy Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling all obligations to the Emadeb-Eastern Obolo-Ibeno Host Communities Development Trust (CDT). This is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), 2021, as it advances stakeholder engagement on its Ibom Field operations onContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Novel Communications Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a comprehensive political information compendium. This is aimed at promoting informed voter participation and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Chairman of NovelContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi A ceremonial diplomatic reception marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS group was held in the Oval Hall of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow, Russia. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps of BRICS member states and partnerContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant, or Australian tea tree, to combat bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. One of the researchers was Aleksander Vetcher, an associate professor in the Institute ofContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The fourth Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament has begun in Lagos, with organisers highlighting increased participation and talent development. Chairman of the championship, Tomi Falase, said the tournament remained a key platform for discovering and nurturing squash talents. Falase spoke during Monday’s opening ceremony at the Teslim BalogunContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd., in collaboration with key partners, has trained no fewer than 100 youths, women and agripreneurs in Niger on hydroponic farming to enhance food security, create jobs and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The three-day training, with the theme, “Empowering Youths and Women ThroughContinue Reading
By Bashir Bello International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have linked Kano irrigation farmers to access financial support to acquire solar-based irrigation technology aimed at boosting food production. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institutes unveiled the intervention during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye/Ibironke Ariyo Some applicants in the ongoing medical screening exercise for various positions into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies have commended the speedy and smooth conduct of the exercise. Some of the applicants, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, expressed happiness that theContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye/Ibironke Ariyo The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has intensified monitoring of the ongoing screening of applicants seeking employmemt slots in the three agencies. A member of the board, who craved anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja on Monday that theContinue Reading
