Abuja: Multiple gold medallist at the National Sports Festival (NSF), Deborah Okpochini, has admitted to feeling nervous and doubtful before winning gold in the 1,500m swimming event. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Okpochini, who set a 100m freestyle record of 1:03.05 at the 2018 NSF, added another gold to her haul. She broke a […]

Abuja: Stakeholders advocating for the passage of the Special Seats Bill have described the proposed legislation as a critical litmus test for the integrity and inclusiveness of Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at a media conference in Abuja on Monday, themed ‘The Special Seats Bill: An Urgent Call to Action for Women’s Representation,’ stakeholders urged political leaders […]

Abuja: The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) has urged greater community ownership of its environmental initiatives to guarantee sustainable benefits for its member countries. Launched in 2019, the Niger Basin-Iullemeden-Taoud©ni/Tanezrouft Aquifer Systems (NB-ITTAS) project aims to improve the management and conservation of natural resources in the region. These vital water bodies span nine countries in West […]

Lagos: Grammy-nominated Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has become the first Nigerian female artiste to hit one billion views on YouTube. The Mavin star girl announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram fan page, highlighting her growing global influence and the widespread appeal of her music. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the landmark […]

Abuja: fixed July 4 for judgment in the suit filed by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others. NIBSS is seeking an order to prevent any institution from challenging its statutory authority to maintain and manage the Bank Verification Number (BVN) database in Nigeria. According to […]