By Lucy Ogalue The Auditor-General for the Federation, Mr Shaakaa Chira, on Wednesday, said that strategic collaboration among stakeholders was critical to enhancing accountability and winning the war against corruption in Nigeria. Chira said this at a One-day Strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop by the Office of the Auditor-General for theContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Three Nigerian players from Unicorns Football Club of Ilorin are set for trials at English Premier League (EPL) club, Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, UK. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nottingham Forest currently sit fourth on the EPL table with 60 points, and are oneContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye No fewer than 40 coaches have completed a week-long ITF National Level 1 Tennis Coaching Course organised by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the participants drawn from the six geopolitical zones in the country, were presented withContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Stakeholders have identified inefficiency, poor coordination and monitoring as well as gender inequality as some of the factors affecting various water policies in Nigeria. They stated this at a Stakeholders Validation Workshop and Capacity Needs Assessment on Integrating Gender in Nigeria’s Water Sector Policies and Governance onContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Nigerians have been advised to engage in critical thinking and responsible decision making in order to fast-track the development of the nation. Prof. Muritala Kareem, a lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, gave the advise on Monday in Ibadan. The NewsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has charged wives of military personnel to remain active and healthy through physical exercise and regular health checks. Musa made the call at the Fitness Health Walk organised by the Naval Officer’s Wives Association (NOWA),Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the learning of the Chinese language across the country. Mrs Larai Ahmed, Director of Education Support Services at the Federal Ministry of Education, stated this during the International Chinese Language Day celebration on Friday in Abuja. She notedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said that the current U.S. tariff policy could trigger a severe global economic downturn, which could also in turn hurt the U.S. economy. He gave the warning at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, cautioning that the U.S.’ aggressiveContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has charged construction and civil engineers to advance policies that promote a thriving construction sector in Nigeria. Dingyadi made this call at the inauguration of the Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (CCESSA) ultra-modern national secretariatContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, says the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun will serve as a major test of the Federal Government’s ongoing sports reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival termed ‘Gateway Games’ isContinue Reading
