Abuja: The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (DSc Honoris Causa) on Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, revealed the conferment during a presentation ceremony at Wike’s residence […]
Month: June 2025
Para-Powerlifting Records Shattered by 12 Athletes at Abuja Trials
Abuja: No fewer than 12 athletes at the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Open National Trials in Abuja have beaten the world record in their respective categories. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Para-Powerlifting Open National Trials began on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B. The open national trials, organized by the Nigeria […]
Prolonged Legal Cases Hinder Banks’ Support for SMEs, Say CEOs
Abuja: The Board of Banks’ Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) has highlighted that prolonged litigations in financial cases and enforcement bottlenecks are hampering banks’ ability to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Mr. Oliver Alawuba, Chairman of the Board and Group Managing Director of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), voiced these concerns during the 23rd […]
NGO Launches ‘Rights in Action’ Project to Combat Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities
Abuja: CBM Global Disability Inclusion, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has inaugurated the ‘Rights in Action’ project to address intersectional discrimination and human rights violations against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Inaugurating the project, Mr Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, emphasized its aim to tackle all forms of marginalisation against PWDs. According to News […]
MACBAN Commends President Tinubu’s Peace Initiatives in Benue
Abuja: The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has praised President Bola Tinubu for his recent visit to Benue State and his efforts to promote peace in the region. The commendation was made by MACBAN’s National President, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Othman-Ngelzarma […]