Lagos: An environmental expert, Prof. Babajide Alo, says Nigeria stands to benefit significantly from the economic and environmental opportunities offered by the newly adopted international ocean treaty. Alo disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He said the treaty would promote sustainable use of ocean resources, create […]
Month: June 2025
Italy Introduces Legal Protection for Referees Comparable to Police Officers
Rome: Referees in Italy will now receive the same legal protection as police officers and other public officials, Sports Minister Andrea Abodi announced. This landmark move is aimed at curbing the increasing cases of assaults in sports, especially soccer. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the recent change to the penal code will enforce much […]
Nigerian Students Triumph in Inaugural UK-Nigeria Debate Championship
Awka: Students of St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, Anambra, have emerged overall winners at the inaugural virtual UK-Nigeria Debate Championship. Representing Nigeria in the competition were Britarch Schools, Sure Start School, Abuja; St. Augustine’s College, Jos; and St. John Vianney Science College, Anambra. The UK representatives included Central Foundation Girls’ School, Maghull High School, […]
Experts Hail HIV Injection Breakthrough, Decry High Cost
Abuja: Reactions have continued to trail the approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injectable medication for HIV prevention, with experts warning that its high cost could shut out millions of vulnerable people worldwide. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the concerns were raised by experts in an interview, highlighting that the United States Food and Drug […]
NUJ @ 70: FG Urges Media to Promote Democratic Progress
Abuja: The Federal Government has urged the media to take the lead in promoting the narratives that reflect the country’s democratic progress and achievements. President Bola Tinubu made the call at the 70th Anniversary Gala/Award Night and Book Presentation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Abuja on Saturday. Tinubu, who was the Special […]