Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Tansian College of Nursing, Oba, Anambra State, as part of his ongoing commitment to education and healthcare development. Speaking during his visit to the institution on Saturday, Obi emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, particularly
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has announced that three teaching hospitals have received substantial solar power interventions to help mitigate rising energy costs. He further disclosed that 20 Federal Universities have also benefited from these interventions. Aliyu made this revelation while hosting the Committee of
Christchurch erupted in awe as New Zealand annihilated Pakistan by nine wickets in a breathtaking display of dominance during the T20 series opener at Hagley Oval. Pakistan, led by new skipper Salman Agha, imploded spectacularly, skittled for a paltry 91—their lowest T20 total on New Zealand soil—before the hosts stormed to victory with a staggering
The Federal Government has outlined new requirements for civil servants who wish to migrate their salaries, change their names, or update their next-of-kin details, among other modifications to their records. This directive was communicated through a memo issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated March 12, 2025. The
Seventeen-year-old Russian phenom Mirra Andreeva cemented her status as tennis’ brightest rising star with a stunning comeback victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to capture the Indian Wells crown, securing her second consecutive WTA 1000 title and rewriting the record books as the youngest champion in the elite tournament tier’s history. Andreeva, who will
Fast-growing Nigerian airline, ValueJet, has signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to become the official airline of the federation and the national teams. During a ceremony held at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, the Chief Executive Officer and Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi, expressed the airline’s delight
Eddie Howe Cements Legendary Status as Magpies Triumph in Dramatic Wembley Showdown Newcastle United have shattered a 56-year trophy curse, clinching the Carabao Cup in a pulsating 2-1 victory over Liverpool, as Eddie Howe’s resurgent Magpies etched their names into Tyneside folklore. In a feverish clash at Wembley, goals from defender Dan Burn and striker
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have entered into a partnership aimed at driving innovation and excellence in the finance and accounting profession. The partnership, which was formalized at a ceremony in Lagos, is expected to promote research and development in finance and accounting, as well
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Olusegun Ojo as the inaugural Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. His appointment, which takes effect from March 5, 2025, was announced alongside those of five other CMDs. Akure had been the only state capital in Nigeria without a tertiary
The Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria have appealed to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to intervene in their energy supply challenges by providing solar power solutions. The polytechnics, which are spread across the country, have been facing significant energy supply challenges, which have impacted their academic and administrative activities. In a bid to address this challenge,
