Tech professionals birth ‘Spoxio’ first sports app connecting talent to scouts, clubs, fans
A team of tech professionals has developed what is known as ‘Spoxio’, a social media network platform and scouting application, specifically designed to provide sportsmen/women, fans, sports enthusiasts, clubs and scouts, as a place to network and collaborate globally and professionally in the sporting world. According to its developers, “Spoxio, is a unique and dynamic […]
Nigeria at 60: NCWD demands policies to ‘better lot of women’
By Victoria Ojeme The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) has called on “governments at all levels to introduce and sustain policies, laws and programmes that will better the lot of women” as Nigeria marks her 60th independence anniversary. The Director-General of NCWD, Mary Ekpere-Eta, in a statement today in Abuja said “Nigeria’s 60th independence […]
Nigeria @60 challenge: FG splashes 16.5m on 9 winners
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Federal government on Tuesday rewarded winners of the Nigeria @60 Diamond and Innovation Challenge with a total of 16.5 million cash prize. The Diamond and Innovation Challenge is an initiative of the Inter-Ministerial Committee set up by President Mohammadu Buhari to encourage Nigerian youths on creativity and innovation. The Challenge was […]
FG prioritises security in railway transport sector, introduces scanners
With the inauguration of the Warri Itakpe rail station in Agbor, Delta State, due in a few days, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transport, Honorable Rotimi Chibuke Amaechi have prioritised the security of passengers and others with the introduction of top-notch security baggage scanners in railway transportation across the country.
Enugu community celebrates Omabe festival in grand style
By Ikechukwu Odu – Nsukka There was celebration galore at Imufu autonomous community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, as the community marked its Omabe festival. The festival which witnessed the display of the people’s culture, attracted tourists from far and near, even as the sons and daughters of the community returned […]
Zimbabwe to charge travelers tested for COVID-19
The Zimbabwean Government announced on Tuesday that it will charge for COVID-19 tests done on travellers showing symptoms of the disease at ports of entry. The measure is meant to allow the government to replenish laboratory commodities, Information Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, told a post-cabinet media briefing on Tuesday. Zimbabwe will resume international flights on Thursday […]
