Russia To Increase Scholarship For Nigerian Students
BY IRIBHOGBE BUKUNOLA MONSURAT The Russian Federation has offered to increase its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students from 220 to a potentially higher number, pending collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry…
Ooni of Ife’s NGO, HAI, French Embassy Organise Life-changing ‘She-Levate Tech Digital Empowerment Bootcamp’ For Girls From Lagos Communities
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan-Ogunwusi, has again demonstrated his passion for humanity and his love to change the fortune of not only his subjects but…
WHO Launches Bold Push To Raise Health Taxes And Save Millions Of Lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a major new initiative urging countries to raise real prices on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035 through…
Janet Akekoromowei Pens Deal With Bayelsa Queens
News coming out from the camp of Bayelsa Queens FC says the club has just signed Janet Akekoromowei, the Nigeria Women Football League’s second highest goal scorer for the 2024/25…
Nigerian Business Leverage African Continental Free Trade Area To Grow Country’s Intra-African Trade Opportunities
Nigeria is working towards fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock opportunities for businesses in the country across the continent. Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal…
New Fund Launched To Catalyze US$200m For Tiger Landscape Conservation
An innovative new financing mechanism for tiger landscape conservation was launched today during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain. Led by United Nations Development Programme…
Violations of Freedom Of Speech By Nigerian Government: A Growing Threat To Civil Liberties
BY ADEKOLA BOLUWAJI NIFEMI Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of any democratic society, allowing citizens to express opinions, criticize government policies, and engage in open debate. In Nigeria, this…
JOF Nigeria Limited Fetes Football Legends In Lagos
JOF Nigeria Limited, a leading supply chain and manufacturing company, recently hosted some of the Ex-International Soccer Stars at its corporate headquarters on Kudirat Abiola Way in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.…
Five Team Nigeria Starlets to Watch at African Junior Athletics Championships
BY ISHOLA LAWRENCE OLUGBENGA The countdown continues — just 20 days remain before Africa’s next generation of track and field stars converge for the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, from…
NSC Chairman Throws Weight Behind Para Powerlifting Team Ahead Of World Championships
BY ISHOLA LAWRENCE OLUGBENGA Ahead of World Championships billed for Santiago in August and the Regional Championships holding in Egypt in October, Para Powerlifting delegation led by Technical Director Ruel…