Lagos: A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the tournament is slated for Aug. 11 to Aug. 18. Nigeria will be represented by 10 athletes across different weight categories, all poised to […]
Day: August 10, 2025
NYSC Addresses Misunderstanding Over Corps Member’s Service Extension
Abuja: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified that Ms. Rita Uguamaye, a corps member with State Code number LA/24B/8325, had her service year extended not because of her critical comments about the government. The NYSC explained that the extension resulted from her absence during the April 2025 biometrics clearance. According to News Agency […]
Ukraine Envoy Praises Nigeria’s Support Amid Ongoing Conflict
Abuja: Mr Ivan Kholostenko, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, has expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its unwavering support since the onset of the Russian-Ukrainian war on February 24, 2022. The ambassador emphasized the importance of sustained international focus on the ongoing crisis. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Kholostenko made these […]
?1.6tr TETFund Boost for Tertiary Institutions
Katsina: The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it has received ?1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alh. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with newsmen in Katsina. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the fund, the […]
NECA Commends Tinubu’s Commitment to Pensioners
Abuja: The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his consistent interest in the welfare of retirees and pensioners across the country. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General, gave the commendation in Abuja, emphasizing the President’s recognition of the value of workers who have dedicated their productive years to building the Nigerian […]