By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s domestic football league is at a defining moment, with stakeholders demanding urgent reforms to revive fan interest, restore credibility and align with global football best practices. The stakeholders spoke on Sunday in Lagos withContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Electric Mobility Promoters Association of Nigeria (EMPAN) says it is training 60 mechanics for Electric Vehicle (EV) repairs and maintenance. The President of EMPAN, Mr Dapo Adesina, made this known at theContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo on Thursday inaugurated a 135-member Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) to enhance flood disaster preparedness and response in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LEMCs is made up of five-member committee from each of the 27 LocalContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governance professionals on Thursday advocated a multi-stakeholder compact to guide Nigeria’s adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They warned that without a coordinated action, Nigeria could be left behind in the global AI evolution. The professionals said this at the 49th Annual Conference of the Institute of CharteredContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to host a world-class 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming to become the first African nation to achieve this historic milestone. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday during a visit by theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Friday for Kaduna State on a one-day visit. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. The President will attend the wedding ceremony between Nasirudeen Yari and Safiyya ShehuContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Nigeria has signed a charter to establish the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF) to promote investment and harmonisation of Petroleum regulations. The landmark signing, chaired by Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), held on Thursday, on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Bamboo Farmers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NBFPMAN) says Nigeria can earn 22 billion dollars annually from bamboo value chain development. The association’s National president, Mr Ukeme Nyah, said this at the commemoration of the World Bamboo Day on Thursday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have pledged commitment to the Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) guidelines to help reduce high rates of maternal mortality in the state. The stakeholders made the commitment at a roundtable with policymakers on the progress of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Government has granted patent rights to seven academic staff members of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) following their significant strides in research and innovation. Mr Ibrahim Sheme, Director of Media and Publicity, NOUN, said in a statement on Thursday that the patents wereContinue Reading
