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 […]
Buhari’s Fan Pledges N1m to Grave Diggers of Late Ex-President
Katsina: A fan of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Alhaji Sirajo Yazid-Abukur, has pledged N1 million to the laborers responsible for digging the grave where the ex-president was laid to rest at his Daura residence. Yazid-Abukur, who serves as the Managing Director of the Katsina State Roads Maintenance Agency (KASSROMA), made this announcement in […]
Expo to Boost Tech-Driven Manufacturing Growth
Lagos: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has announced that the 2025 Nigeria Manufacturing and Equipment (NME) and Nigerian Raw Materials (NIRAM) Expo will promote technology for sustainable industrial development. President of MAN, Mr Francis Meshioye, highlighted this during a news conference held in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NME/NIRAM Expo is […]
FG Adopts Front-of-Pack Labelling to Curb Diet-Related Diseases
Abuja: In a significant move to combat rising cases of diet-related illnesses, the Federal Government has adopted Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help Nigerians make healthier food choices and reduce the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ms. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in […]