By Kadiri Abdulrahman Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the United Bank of Africa (UBA) as a pacesetter in innovation, emerging markets and generational ambition. Shettima said this at a dinner to celebrate 75 years anniversary of UBA on Saturday night in Abuja. According to him, the celebration of an institutionContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Team have emerged the overall winners of the Armed Forces of Nigeria International Service Archery Competition, with 20 medals comprising 14 gold, three silver and three bronze medals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition which began on Wednesday and concludedContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of members of the Interim Management Board of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. This is contained in statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications, and Social MediaContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Some stakeholders at the maiden `Swim for Life’ national swimming championship have lauded the National Aquatics Federation (NAF) for the standard of the event while advocating for more competitions. The stakeholders told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the tournament, focused on grassroots, willContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chinonye Aliyu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAF), said the ongoing `Swim for Life’ National Junior Swimming Championship is a pathway to the 2026 Youth Olympics Games in Senegal. Aliyu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that over 150 swimmers, ages 8 toContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has posted a gross revenue of N3.19 trillion and a profit after tax of N767 billion for the 2024 financial year. Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Board of Directors of UBA, made this known at the bank’s 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has called for an urgent need for improvement in the region’s healthcare sector. The Managing Director of the Commission, Mr Muhammed Alkali, made the call during an interaction session with the Ministry of Regional Development and members of its board in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday, embarked on a military diplomacy campaign to Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa to sensitise the people on promotion of peace, security and patriotism. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign, being the maiden edition, was beingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Renowned Nigerian boxer Bashiru Ali, popularly known as Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Tinubu to re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Guinness World Records Boxing bout. Speaking to the press in Abuja on Thursday, Ali expressed frustration over allegedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko says the One Service One medal ( OSOM) Games remains a veritable platform for discovering top athletes for the nation. Dikko stated this on Thursday while declaring open the 6th edition of the OSOM Games insideContinue Reading
