Lagos: The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the inaugural Africa Running Conference in Lagos. This landmark event aims to unlock Nigeria’s sports potential, boost grassroots participation, and promote health, fitness, and excellence in athletics. It also seeks to attract private […]
Day: October 23, 2025
Greasy Tunes Caf©: A Melting Pot of Music and Culture
Lagos: Greasy Tunes Caf©, Spotify’s three-week experiential pop-up event held in Lagos, proved to be a melting pot of music and culture, offering attendees a unique experience. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted in a statement that the event forged a strong connection between artists, […]
Experts Urge Engineers to Break Barriers, Share Knowledge for National Growth
Lagos: An engineer and transformational leader, Mrs. Valerie Agberagba, has called for stronger collaboration among disciplines, and mentorship between older and younger engineers to drive national development. Agberagba made the call while delivering a lecture at the 2025 Elders’ Roundtable and Public Lecture organised by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Apapa Branch. According to […]
Gombe Targets 1.7 Million Children for Measles Vaccination Campaign
Gombe: The Gombe state government has announced its plan to vaccinate 1.7 million children against measles and other diseases as part of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination campaign. The campaign, set to run from October 18 to 28, is a collaborative effort involving the Federal and state government, UNICEF, GAVI, and WHO. It aims to […]
Sickle Cell Centres to Cost N4.7bn, Says Senator Katung
Abuja: The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has revealed that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres will require an investment of N4.7 billion to be established. Katung, who sponsored the bill, indicated that it has successfully passed the second reading in the Senate during an interview with newsmen […]