Professionalism will make Nigerian Leagues better – Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the professionalism of Nigerian Football Development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make the Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world. The Minister said his desire is to see the Nigerian […]
Agony as costs of flour, sugar, electricity threaten $621m bread industry
Breadmakers Association of Nigeria, PBAN, and the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, AMBCN, have cried out to the Federal Government over the worsening business climate, which they said could kill the $621 million industry in Nigeria.
It’s ‘mother’s day’ at US Open
In total, nine mothers were present in round one of the singles draw at the 2020 US Open, with Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, and Tsvetana Pironkova all going deep in this year’s tournament. Being a mum is not the easiest of tasks at the best of times, but mixing motherhood and professional tennis, well, it […]
Constitution review committee gives 2-wk extension for submission of memoranda
By Henry Umoru THE Senate Constitution Review Committee led by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central has given an extension of two weeks extension for the submission of memoranda. Following appeals by Stakeholders from various parts of the Federation, the Committee said that submission now […]
Orijin stirs national pride for Independence Day campaign
Orijin Nigeria has stirred a national discourse with a campaign that celebrates Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. Ahead of the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, Orijin, a fruit and herbal beverage, has created a social platform encouraging Nigerians to talk to Nigeria.
Biotechnology is way forward for African farmers, says Koku
A member of Global Farmer Network, Patience Egba-Koku, Thursday, said access to biotechnology is the key to food production in Africa. Speaking at the third day of the ongoing 2020 virtual summit of the African Green Revolution Forum, AGRF, in Kigali, Rwanda, on the effect of COVID -19 on agriculture in Nigeria, Koku said she is a pro- biotechnology advocate.
