By Ikenna Osuoha Some population experts say there is need for increased investment in health, education and well-being of women and girls as well as critical population groups for global development. They made the call at the launch of the State of the World Population (SWOP) in Abuja onContinue Reading
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO), a global representative body for professional footballers, has advised foreign players against signing for Egyptian clubs. A statement issued by FIFPRO said the decision followed series of alleged frequent contractual disputes and abusive behaviour by club officials. The statement has already triggered aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne A former Chairman of the defunct Nigeria Premier League (NPL), Victor Baribote, says President Bola Tinubu needs to appoint someone with a vast knowledge of sports as Minister of Sports. Baribote told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while reflecting on former President Muhammadu Buhari’sContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in Nigeria and the fourth most common cancer among women globally, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). Cervical cancer develops in a woman’s cervix (the entrance to the uterusContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 14-player squad for the ninth edition of KwibukaT20 Women’s Tournament in Rwanda. Musa Ehizoje, the federation’s Public Relations Officer (NCF), disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the team would leave the country on Friday. The Nigerian team areContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said in a statement that Gov. Sanwo-Olu also approved the re-appointment of Mr Tayo Ayinde as theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB), says addressing plastic pollution requires effective multi-stakeholder partnerships among the government, private sector, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). The Director-General, Nigeria Country Department of AfDB, Lamin Barrow, in a statement, was quoted to have spoken at a Webinar to commemorateContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Chief Economist, Analysts’ Data Services and Resources (ADSR), Dr Afolabi Olowookere, has unveiled a baseline data book (Nigeria in Figures) to aid Nigeria’s planning process and drive socioeconomic growth and development. Olowookere, during the book launch on Thursday in Lagos, said ‘Nigeria in Figures’ was presented asContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen food standards and safety systems to reposition Nigerian foods for global acceptability. Prof. Abu Oneh, National President of NIFST, made the remark on Thursday during the ninth Regional Food ScienceContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Some veteran musicians have called for a unified body and purposeful leadership to unite the old and new generation of musicians in the country. They made their opinions known on Thursday in an online group known as ‘Entertainment Gurus’, created by veteran musician, Innocent Onyemauwa, popularlyContinue Reading
