NDDC to Revive Rice Mill in Rivers
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has revealed its intention to revive the rice mill situated in Elele Alimini, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria Continues to Advance as Osimhen and Ekong Pass Drug Tests
Victor Osimhen and William Troost-Ekong, prominent players of the Super Eagles, have been officially cleared of any presence of illegal substances by the anti-doping body of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The duo had earlier been picked up by […]
Eniola Wins Three Golds in Para Badminton Tournament in Egypt
Bolaji Eniola, Nigeria’s current para badminton champion, clinched three gold medals at the recently concluded inaugural Egypt TV Para Badminton International tournament held in Cairo.
Mercy Aigbe Adeoti takes ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ to the UK
Mercy Aigbe Adeoti has taken to her social media handles to announce that her first cinema-shown film, Ada Omo Daddy, is set to captivate audiences in the United Kingdom. The movie premiered about a month ago in December 2023 and […]
1500 CBN staff to resume at Lagos office on February 2
On Friday, February 2, 2024, a substantial workforce comprising at least 1,500 members of staff from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to commence their duties at the institution’s Lagos office, having undergone a strategic redeployment from the headquarters.
FIFA Greenlights 30 Nigerian Referees for Global Stage in 2024 International Competitions
The International Football Association (IFA) has granted approval for the inclusion of 30 Nigerian referees in the international duty lists for the upcoming year, 2024. This significant decision by the world football governing body encompasses a diverse selection, comprising 11 […]
President Tinubu Urges Diaspora Health Workers to Contribute to Nigeria’s Health Sector Revitalization
President Bola Tinubu has implored health professionals from the diaspora to return to their homeland, in a bid to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare system. The plea was made on Tuesday during the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative at […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tanzanian President, Samia Hassan and Media Mogul Mo Abudu Make Forbes’ 2023 100 Most Powerful Women List
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Tanzanian President Samia Hassan, and Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu have secured places on Forbes’ prestigious 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2023. Forbes’ 20th annual ranking, released on Tuesday, […]
Nigeria’s Federal Government Unveils Palliative Programmes to Mitigate Fuel Subsidy Removal Impact
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the initiation of its Presidential Palliative Programme, in a move aimed at cushioning the effects of the recent fuel subsidy removal. This strategic intervention, comprising the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme and the Presidential […]
Passport Revolution: Nigeria’s Interior Minister Unveils Automated Application System
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared that the much-anticipated automation of the passport application process is set to kick off within the next week. This revelation comes after the minister had initially shared the ambitious plan during an interview […]