Ijeoma Okigbo Aderonke Arabinrin, Founder of Fame Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, reiterates that sports promotes unity, inclusion, and can be a powerful tool for social change. She said this at a football competition on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, organised to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), featured 13Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria’s foreign missions and the United Nations. The envoys comprise 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors whose nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December, 2025. This is contained in a statement issued by theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has allotted 50 free exhibition booths to women entrepreneurs as part of efforts to increase gender inclusion. The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, spoke on Friday in Abuja at a news conference as part of activities lined up toContinue Reading
IWD: ACCI allots 50 free booths to women entrepreneursContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Amb. Abhishek Singh, the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, says Indian companies have cumulatively invested about 27 billion dollars in Nigeria across key sectors of the economy. Singh disclosed this on Thursday while opening the 2026 India Trade Expo organised by the Indian HighContinue Reading
Small-holder farmers in Lagos State have commended the Federal Government for the free distribution of agriculture inputs in the state to boost food security.Continue Reading
Amid the current conflicts in the Gulf region, Türkiye’s President Recep Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke over the phone on Friday to address bilateral ties, regional and global issues. The Turkish Communications Directorate, in a statement, quoted Erdogan as telling Meloni that Ankara “closely follows” the developmentsContinue Reading
Real Madrid have been fined 15,000 euros (about 17,364 dollars) after a fan was seen performing a Nazi salute during their UEFA Champions League playoff second-leg match against Benfica last week.Continue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has reaffirmed support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing cooperation as vital to strengthening democratic governance. APGA National Chairman, Mr Sly Ezeokenwa, spoke during an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. He said the party’sContinue Reading
R By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in the space and engineering sectors have called for renewed commitment, more investment and improved coordination to achieve the country’s space development goals. They made the call at the inaugural Colloquium of Fellows and Fellowship Conferment of the Nigerian Institution of Space Engineers (NISEng) inContinue Reading
