By Segun Giwa A reputable European Sportswear manufacturer, Fodox Sports, has officially signed a five-year kits partnership deal with Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA), parents of Sunshine Stars, Queens and Stars’ U-19 football teams. Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, at the event on Sunday at the Games Village in Akure,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun In order to ensure self-sufficiency and medicine security in the country, experts in the pharmaceutical sector urge governments to prioritise investment and provide enabling environment for local drugs and medicines manufacturers. The pharmacists made the call in Lagos, at the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1985 graduationContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Wife of the lawmaker representing Zango Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hajiya Jamila Tasiu-Maigari, has empowered no fewer than 1,000 women to improve their small-scale businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that items distributed include: soybeans, beans, maize, millet, and a cashContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Anisah Ari, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, says women’s courage and grassroots leadership are crucial tools for sustaining peace in Nigeria’s conflict-affected communities. Ari made this known in a paper titled “Reclaiming Peace Through Truth Appeal: The Imperative of Tough Conversations in Nigeria’s FragileContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani The Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in collaboration with the Women & Girls Health Empowerment Network (WGHEN), on Sunday in Kaduna, advocated girls’ rights and well-being. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they joined the global community to celebrate the International Day of theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Tobechi Achionye, multi-talented autistic star, also known as Kind Toby, are set to collaborate to produce an autism advocacy film. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decision was reached by AGN and the young artist’s team during a roundtableContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria got off to a flying start at the 2025 Africa Hockey Cup of Nations on Saturday as the men’s team defeated Ghana 2-1 in the tournament’s opener in Ismailia, Egypt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the result was a vital win for NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rachael Abujah The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence and Network Analysis (AMMINA) platform, a data-driven initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s health products manufacturing ecosystem. The Africa CDC, during the launch on Saturday via webinar, said that the platformContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Jigawa, Adamawa and Plateau governors have received the Digital Governors of the Year award for North East, North West and North Central. They were rewarded at the Nigeria GovTech Gala and Awards 2025 organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja. The award wasContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande A superhero film Osamede depicting aspects of the 1897 British invasion of Benin Kingdom received a standing ovation at its premiere in Benin. The producers say Osamede is a young woman, who discovered the ancestral warrior powers of her people during the 1897 British invasion of herContinue Reading
