Zenith MD hails Infantino’s proposed visit
THE Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Peter Amangbo, has said that the proposed visit of the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, is a big boost to football development in the country.
Cardinal Okogie lauds Buhari for anti-corruption fight
Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment to ridding the country of corruption. Okogie praised Buhari in Lagos on Tuesday at a news conference organised as part of activities to mark his 80 years birthday celebration and 50 years priestly ordination anniversary. “I want to […]
Spain drop Isco, Saul for Euro 2016
Real Madrid midfielder Isco and Atletico’s Saul Niguez on Tuesday missed the cut for Vicente Del Bosque’s final 23-man Spain squad for Euro 2016 that does include Reals’ Lucas.
Bill on loans for undergraduates passes second reading
A bill seeking to make Federal Government to provide loan to students to pursue tertiary education passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Speaking on the bill, its sponsor, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), said that it was intended to provide students with easy access to funds for higher education. Gbajabiamila said that a great population of Nigerian students would be enrolled for higher education if the bill scaled was successful.
Wilmots names injury-hit Belgium Euro 2016 squad
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots confirmed his 23-man squad for Euro 2016 on Tuesday, albeit a list depleted by defensive injuries.
Healthcare providers call for review of health financing
Healthcare providers have warned that unless the current state of health financing in Nigeria is reversed the journey to the planned Universal Healthcare Coverage, UHC, for all Nigerians may remain a mirage. Issuing the warning in Lagos under the auspices of Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria, HCPAN, they called for immediate review of the system.
