By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Taekwondo prospect, Kalu Chijioke (Jnr), has missed the opportunity to represent the country at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development followed registration failures linked to alleged poor planning and administrative lapses. Kalu, a StatisticsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Casalavoro Limited, a real estate and hospitality company, has identified government incentives on land and partnerships as crucial to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit. The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Williams Olatunbosun, made this known at the unveiling of Casalavoro Residence, in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Saturday. OlatunbosunContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to declare the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, as Africa’s Champion for Gender Equality. Agbese made the call in a telephone interview with newsmen onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Kennedy Sheyin The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reinforced the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to strengthening operational efficiency through enhanced physical and mental fitness management. Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, stated this on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Prof. Olayinka David-West, Dean of Lagos Business School (LBS), said the EU’s support for inclusive development aligns closely with the school’s mission and core aspirations. She spoke during a fireside chat with Amb. Gautier Mignot, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Thursday in Lagos. David-West notedContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), says the agency’s innovation to develop bio-fungicide that will replace mosquito coil is almost 75 per cent complete. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, NBRDA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) is developing a bio-fungicide to combat fungi attack on ginger, which has contributed to its scarcity and costly market value. Bio-fungicide is a type of biopesticide that uses natural substances, like bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to control or killContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe A former Minister of Communication Technology, Dr Omobola Johnson, has urged company secretaries and corporate boards to take leading roles in establishing robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance frameworks. Johnson, a Senior Partner with TLcom Capital, made the call on Wednesday in Lagos at the Investiture Ceremony ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a formal disclaimer concerning an audio recording circulating on social media. The audio recording falsely claims the agency shut down the Tummy Tummy noodles manufacturing facility in Anambra State. In a statement released onContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria), on Wednesday, unveiled its newly trained Zero Waste Marshals drawn from schools and residential estates across Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling, which took place at Ajao Junior School, Anthony Village, markedContinue Reading
