Professor John Derera, the Senior Director of Breeding and Pre-Breeding at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has raised a red flag over the alarming loss of 40% of the food produced annually by Nigerian farmers, a situation he described as a significant setback for the nation’s agricultural sector. This food waste, he noted,
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Shehu Dikko, throwing his weight behind the initiative. This move aligns with the Nigeria Olympic Committee’s (NOC) recent expression of interest to host the prestigious event in Abuja, meeting the March 28 deadline set by the
The Super Eagles’ hopes of securing the services of Chelsea starlet for international duty have suffered a major blow as his potential switch to represent Nigeria has hit a significant roadblock. According to sources close to the situation, the ongoing negotiations and discussions surrounding the Chelsea player’s eligibility to play for Nigeria have stalled, leaving
As Nigeria joins the global community in observing World Health Day 2025, medical professionals and policymakers are emphasizing the urgent need for strategic planning to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system. Speaking at a forum in Abuja, healthcare experts highlighted persistent challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and workforce shortages. They urged the government and
The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) has formally awarded Nigeria the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, making it the first sub-Saharan nation to stage the tournament. The decision was made after a majority vote by the CFF board, following a review of the technical committee’s report. Nigeria had initially been given provisional hosting
Liverpool’s prolific scorer Mohamed Salah has taken the top spot in the World Cup qualifying scorers chart, netting six goals for likely qualifiers Egypt. The 32-year-old Egyptian began his campaign with a bang, scoring four times in a 6-0 rout of Djibouti on matchday one. He also found the back of the net in away
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s struggling World Cup qualifying campaign, attributing the team’s woes to poor sports management and administration. Dalung, who spoke during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin’s palace in Kwara State, noted that since his departure from office six years ago,
Nigeria’s money supply declined for the first time in 2025, dropping to N110.32 trillion in February from N110.94a trillion in January, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This 0.56% month-on-month decrease comes as the CBN continues to manage liquidity and stabilize the economy ¹. Despite this decline, the money supply remains
Renowned gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has joined a growing list of critics expressing disappointment over the Super Eagles’ lackluster performance in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Despite Victor Osimhen putting Nigeria ahead in the 75th minute with
Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musawa on Tuesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment towards strengthening cultural ties with Uganda. The Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa gave the assurance in Abuja, during an interactive session with a 27-man delegation comprising senior military officers from Uganda. The Minister said that the collaboration is part
