By Grace Alegba A former National Chairperson of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), Mrs Funmilade Akingbagbohun, has called for more safety measures to support the Federal Government’s expanding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) programme. Akingbagbohun made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Former Nigerian squash professionals in the diaspora have pledged stronger support for grassroots development of the sport, calling for sustained investment, wider competitions and greater international opportunities for young players. The commitment was made at the closing ceremony of the seventh edition of the Squash in DiasporaContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator, Port Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health, stated this while delivering a heath talk atContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For millions of Nigerians who earn, trade and receive payments digitally but struggle to access formal loans, the Nigeria’s virtual asset reforms could offer a new route to credit. Experts say digital transaction records could increasingly serve as an alternative source ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Adebayo Gbeja A non-profit organisation, I am Nigeria Initiative, in collaboration with Mezurashi, has urged Nigerian youths to move beyond the “leaders of tomorrow” tag and participate actively in democratic process. The group said that active participation in democratic process would position the youth as nation builders makingContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi The leadership of the Abuja GSM Village has called for a strategic partnership with the Federal Government to establish a technology training centre for youths. The Vice Chairman of the village, Mr Abdulfatah Aliyu, made the appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria’s U-18 Beach Volleyball Coach, John Iwerima, has commended the performance of players, Joy Lawrence and Ifechukwu Odoh, at the Saly, Senegal, championships. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lawrence and Odoh won the U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship after defeating hosts Senegal 2-0 in Thursday’sContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Government of Pakistan in Nigeria has celebrated the country’s 79th Independence Anniversary, commending members of the Pakistani diaspora in Nigeria for their contributions to national development. The newly posted High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, Maj.-Gen. Kamran Savera, made the commendation at a ceremony held atContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Adekunle Adebiyi, Secretary of the Nigerian Squash Players in the Diaspora, has urged individuals, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to invest in young squash players to help produce future world champions. Adebiyi stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja on the sidelines of the ongoingContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Navy Military School (NNMS), Ikot Ntuen, Akwa Ibom, has tasked its graduating sailors to exude high degree of discipline and resilience in their chosen endeavours. Rear Adm. Jonathan Mamman, the Governing Board Chairman, made the call at the school’s 4th Speech and Prize Day ceremonyContinue Reading
