Lagos: A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), CrimsonBow Sickle Cell Initiative, has urged the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation to the health sector and review policies on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrimsonBow, Miss Timi Edwin, made the call at a routine end-of-the-month free Sickle Cell Disorder Clinic for […]
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NEPC Distributes Over 23,000 Hybrid Seedlings to Boost Non-Oil Exports
Abuja: Mrs. Noneye Ayeni, Director General of the Nigeria Exports Promotion Council (NEPC), announced the distribution of 23,239 hybrid seedlings and farm inputs to 3,047 farmers nationwide. The initiative forms part of NEPC’s Corporate Social Investment aimed at enhancing the quality and production of export commodities like cocoa, sesame seeds, and oil palm. According to […]
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 […]
NANPF Demands Contract Compliance to Safeguard Players
Lagos: The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene and resolve more than 100 outstanding contractual disputes. The call comes as the 2025/2026 football season is set to kick off later this month. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]
Nigeria’s Para-Powerlifters Set Sights on Gold in Chile
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 […]