In a major milestone for African sports development, the National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has announced the maiden edition of the Africa Running Conference, set to hold in Lagos. The groundbreaking event aims to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence while driving participation, talent discovery, and private sector investment in Nigeria’s fast-growing sports economy. It also positions the country as a key player in the global athletics ecosystem. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the conference aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
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Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation in Enugu State ahead of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, scheduled to hold in 2026. The NSC inspection team, led by the Secretary of the Main Organising Committee (MOC) and Director of the National Sports Festival, Mrs. Thecla Opara, conducted a comprehensive tour of sporting facilities across Enugu. The team was warmly received by the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr. Olumide Bamiduro, alongside other key state officials. Speaking after the assessment, Mrs. Opara said the visit formed part of…
Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has marked one year of landmark achievements under the visionary leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold decision to reorganize the nation’s sports administration. Exactly one year ago, the President dissolved the Federal Ministry of Sports and reinstated the NSC as Nigeria’s apex sports governing body—a move widely celebrated as a strategic step toward unlocking the country’s immense sporting potential. Twelve months later, that decision has yielded remarkable results, reshaping Nigeria’s sports landscape and reigniting national pride. A cornerstone of the NSC’s…
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that a fire outbreak destroyed 529 temporary stalls at Shuwaki Market in Gari Local Government Area of Kano State. The Public Relations Officer Kano state fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi confirmed the incident to newsmen in Kano. Kano gov. Donates N100 million To Kantin Kwari Market Fire Victims According to Saminu, the Agency received a distress call at about 3:25 p.m. from Abdulmalik Muhammad of Gari Fire Station, reporting a fire outbreak at the market. He noted that, on receiving the information, Kano Fire Service quickly dispatched personnel and fire-fighting vehicles to the…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Kano has organized an engagement meeting with Ulama and Juma’at Mosque Imams aimed at strengthening collaboration with religious leaders to promote community support for girls’ education across the state. The meeting, held as part of AGILE’s stakeholder engagement strategy, seeks to enhance access, retention, and completion of girls’ education by aligning project activities with local values and beliefs. AGILE’s Mobile Classrooms Offer Hope for Fulani Girls in Kano In his remarks, the Kano State AGILE Project Coordinator, Malam Mujtapha Aminu, explained that the gathering was convened to clarify misconceptions…
Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has inaugurated the Ministerial Implementation Committee (MIC) on Zero-Rated Data and Devices during a Ministerial Roundtable held in Abuja. The event, supported by PLANE International and the UK International Development, brought together key stakeholders in the education sector to discuss strategies for advancing digital learning and bridging the connectivity gap among teachers and students across Nigeria. FG Committed to Ending ASUU Dispute “Once and for All”- Edu Minister In his keynote address, Dr. Alausa commended development partners for their continued collaboration and support, noting that government alone cannot shoulder the…
Ibrahim Ibrahim The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Jigawa State Government to ensure full participation and fair consideration of women in educational leadership, revealing that only 14 percent of leadership positions—such as head teachers or their deputies—are currently occupied by women in the state. The call was made by Rahama Rihood Mohammed, Chief of the UNICEF Kano Field Office, during an event organized by the High-Level Women Advocates (HiLWA) with support from the European Union. According to Mohammed, the gathering provided an opportunity to reflect not only on achievements so far but also on the persistent gaps…
Khadijah Aliyu Journalists and social media influencers converged in Kano for a one-day capacity-building workshop aimed at promoting responsible communication on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N), Family Planning (FP), and Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI). The workshop, themed “From Followers to Advocates: Leveraging Social Media for Health and Gender Advocacy,” was organized by the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) in collaboration with EngenderHealth Consortium partners. CSOs Unite to Drive Health Reform,Improve MCH Outcomes in Kano The initiative seeks to transform selected influencers into effective advocates for health and social change through evidence-based,…
Khadijah Aliyu Nigeria The Prix Galien Africa has once again celebrated excellence and innovation in African health research and technology, honouring groundbreaking contributions to healthcare improvement across the continent. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the prestigious award recognizes researchers, institutions, and companies in both the public and private sectors for outstanding achievements in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, herbal medicine, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health solutions introduced to the African market. Health Sovereignty in Focus as REMAPSEN, Galien Africa Hold Pre-Forum Webinar Following a rigorous selection process overseen by the Prize’s governing bodies including the Board of Directors, Jury, and Honorary…
Dangote Cement Plc has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025 Management Trainee Programme a prestigious, fast-track career development initiative designed to nurture the next generation of business leaders in Nigeria’s industrial sector. According to a statement from the company, the 18-month programme offers mid-career professionals and high-performing graduates a unique opportunity to accelerate their professional growth through hands-on business exposure, structured mentorship, and leadership development across multiple divisions of the Dangote Group. Described as a “prestigious career acceleration journey,” the programme blends the rigour of an MBA with practical industry experience, combining classroom-based learning with real-world projects and…