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Davnotch Tennis Championship to Increase Prize Money for Players

Abuja: Sponsors of the Davnotch National Open Tennis Championship have committed to increasing the prize money for winners, raising it from N8 million to a more attractive amount. President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, made this announcement while addressing the media on the championship’s format, which features over 100 players. According to […]

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Clubs and Nations Criticized for Underpaying Women in Sports by UN Rights Chief

Geneva: UN human rights chief, Volker Trk, has criticized nations and sports clubs worldwide for the continued underpayment of women in sports. Trk urged member states and sports organizations to address the significant gender and pay disparities that persist in women’s sports. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Trk highlighted the ongoing imbalance in the […]

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Paramilitary Recruitment Board Pauses Online Application Process

Abuja: The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB) has announced a suspension of the online recruitment process for applicants seeking positions in various paramilitary agencies, pushing the application start date to July 21. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Secretary to the Board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, stated that the temporary […]

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Lagos Deputy Governor Unveils Key Infrastructure Projects in Mosan-Okunola LCDA

Lagos: The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, inaugurated two significant projects in Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the projects include the rehabilitation of 600 meters of Abeokuta Street and the newly constructed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Building. Addressing the gathering of leaders, staff, and […]

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Awujale’s Death, A Loss to Muslim Ummah – NSCIA

Abuja: The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the paramount ruler and Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing his death as a significant loss to the Nigerian Muslim Ummah. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NSCIA conveyed its condolences through a message issued by […]