By Ijeoma Okigbo Slyvester Okpe, captain of Nigeria’s Senior Cricket team, said the team is optimistic of securing a qualification spot but will want to play the best of cricket. Okpe stated this at a news conference ahead of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub RegionalContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Leadership experts and stakeholders from different backgrounds have called on government at all levels to prioritise empowerment of Nigerian youth to build lasting peace and security across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at the 14th edition ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nedeevah Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday reiterated its commitment to ensuring access to quality education, healthcare services, and empowerment programmes for those in need. Ms Claire Benson-Idoko, Founder and Executive Director of Nedeevah Foundation, said this in Abuja during the foundation’s 2024 Anniversary SummitContinue Reading
L-R: The Minister of International Relations of Botswana, Dr Phenyo Butale, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, UNDP Assistant Secretary-General, President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mr Claver Gatete, UN Under-Secretary-General of ECA and Prof. Kevin Urama, AfDB’s Vice-President and Chief Economist at the opening of the AEC 2024 in Gaborone, BotswanaContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Bird strike, an occasion when a bird hits an aircraft is also a collision between an aircraft and a bird or other wildlife, such as bats or small animals. It can pose a significant threat to aviation safety. Causes of bird strikesContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Officers Wives Association (ROSOWA) is set to inaugurate a nationwide campaign aimed at achieving zero Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the Ember Months. Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, the National President of ROSOWA, stated this at a visit to the National Trauma Centre andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu departs Galeao Air force Basa (SBGL) Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, atContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government Boys College, Abuja, Wuye Campus, has emphasised the importance of unity in diversity, respect, and recognition for all cultures in Nigeria. The Principal of the college, Mr Magaji Zachariah, made the call at the school’s cultural day celebration in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe A construction professional, Mr Ayotunde Bally, has urged the Federal Government and policymakers to create a more favourable environment for investment in affordable housing. Bally, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Dembally Ltd., a real estate development company, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
