By Emmanuel Afonne The Confederation of Africa Athletics (CAA) has appointed Omatseye Nesiama, a former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), as a referee for the 3rd Africa U18/U20 combined championships slated for Oran, Algeria. The appointment was conveyed in a letter obtained by the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has described the late Christian Chukwu as a true icon and national hero who contributed immensely to the growth of Nigerian football. Olopade stated this in a condolence message on Saturday in Abuja following the passing ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Sports Commission (NSC), has announced the opening of media accreditations for the coverage of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged: ‘Gateway Games’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highly anticipated Games will be held from May 16Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne President Bola Tinubu has assured the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) of his government’s support to ensure the advancement of its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) structure. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the 14th convocation of the university, where the Speaker ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Dr John Metchie, Traditional Prime Minister, Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), says that fake native doctors in the state have deceived many youths into various heinous crimes. Metchie, who is the Deputy Commander-General of Nigeria Forest Security Service, said this in an interview with newsmenContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the housing sector have called for urgent action towards responsible land management and sustainable development across Nigeria. They made the call during the unveiling of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation and his 70th birthday thanksgiving, held on Friday in Abuja. Prof. Adamu Ahmed, Guest Lecturer andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has approved $100 million for the establishment of the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman, Board of Directors, AfDB, said this in Abuja on Friday, when he delivered the 14th Convocation Lecture of the NationalContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended the President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Olusegun Runsewe, for his commitment and dedication to grassroots development of golf in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made the remarks on Friday inContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma A Business Development Manager, Mr Demilola Olaniyi, says Nigeria’s tourism industry could be developed through innovations in food and beverage production and provide more jobs. Olaniyi, Business Development Manager, Cosmos Trade Nig. Ltd., a leader in sales and specialised training in the production of ice cream, saidContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Dr Stephen Akintayo, Chairman of GText Holdings, has announced a major business conference aimed at empowering over one million Nigerian entrepreneurs. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, Akintayo said the initiative would tackle economic hardship and support government policies on entrepreneurship development. He explainedContinue Reading
