Russia handed four-year-ban by WADA over doping scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has unanimously agreed to ban Russia from major international sporting competitions for four years over doping non-compliance. WADA’s compliance review committee (CRC) had suggested several sanctions because of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) failure to cooperate fully during probes into Russian sport. ALSO READ: JUST IN: Civil societies demand release of […]
Anufotogirl promoting Nigeria’s tourism potentials @ LABAF 2019
The first time I met Anufotogirl was at the just concluded Lagos Book and Arts Festival, LABAF, held at Freedom Park, Lagos. Anuoluwapo Adedeji, being her real names, had her works exhibited at Freedom Park on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November, 2019, as part of the Green Festival @ LABAF with the Children and The Environment , CATE, 20th Anniversary celebration.
Yannick Agbor recognized with Software Innovation Excellence award at Tech Trailblazer Visionary Prize
By Victor Ikhide Acknowledging his exceptional talent and commitment to excellence, Mr. Yannick Agbor, a renowned software engineer, has been honored for his outstanding contributions to the technology sector. His exceptional accomplishments have earned him prestigious accolades at both organizational and national levels, cementing his place as a key player in the Nigerian tech space. Mr. […]
Small businesses can’t survive bank loan charges in Nigeria – NASME
THE Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME, has said that micro and small businesses may not survive charges from bank loans.
Anxiety at FIRS as Fowler’s tenure ends
Emma Ujah There is palpable anxiety among management and senior staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the four-year tenure of the Executive Chairman, Mr Tunde Fowler ended yesterday without a word from the Presidency. Fowler’s tenure is renewable but there has not been any movement in that regard, as at the time […]
New Zealand police say at least five dead in volcano eruption
At least five people have now been confirmed to have died after a volcano erupted off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, police confirmed on Monday. READ ALSO: Five people confirmed dead after volcano eruption in New Zealand New Zealand Deputy Commissioner John Tims said foreigners and New Zealand nationals were on White Island […]
