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Energy & Environment
NBMA to sustain Nigeria’s top biosafety rating in Africa—D-G
Dr. Agnes Asagbra, the Director-General of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), says the agency will continue to be the top biosafety and biotechnology regulatory body in Africa. Asagbra gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference on the achievements of the agency in recent times. “We are top here in Africa but not ready to rest…
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Sports
Win gold at Paris Olympics, First lady charges Super Falcons
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has charged the Super Falcons to win the gold medal for Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris. The first lady made this known in a statement by her spokeswoman, Olubusola Kukoyi, in Abuja on Wednesday. She also commended the Super Falcons for qualifying for the games for the first time in 16…
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Sports
I’m not desperate for Super Eagles coaching job – Emmanuel Amuneke
1996 Olympic gold medalist, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said that although he would love to coach the Super Eagles if given the opportunity, he was not desperate for the job. Amuneke, a former Super Eagles player, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday. The former Nigeria U-17 national team coach and former coach of the Tanzania national team, said the…
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Sports
Paris 2024: Super Falcons arrive Pretoria ahead Olympic Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Pretoria ahead of the return leg of the final Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying round against Bayana Bayana of South Africa. According to the media officer of the team, Oluchi Tobechukwu, the team arrived at the Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg this morning and will train later in the evening ahead of the game on Tuesday. On her…
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Sports
Olympic qualifiers: Minister charges Super Falcons to break jink in Pretoria
The Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh, has tasked the Super Falcons of Nigeria to defeat their South African counterparts in the second leg of their Olympic qualifiers on Tuesday in Pretoria. The minister made this known in a statement to a newsman on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons, who…
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Technology
Microsoft forecasts AI to generate USD15.7 trn to global economy by 2030
A multinational technology company, Microsoft, said on Thursday that artificial intelligence (AI) had the potential to contribute up to USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. A commercial lawyer with Microsoft Africa, Theo Watson, made this known in his presentation, “AI Opportunity in Africa,” at the African AI Journalists Academy via Microsoft Team. While emphasising the opportunities AI…
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foreign
U.S. destroys Houthi drones and missile
The U.S. Armed Forces said on Thursday that they destroyed two drones and a missile launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants and targeting a U.S. destroyer in the Red Sea. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and destroyer USS Gravely on Wednesday morning successfully engaged and destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM). Two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) were launched by…
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Featured
Hisense Returns to 2024 Proudly SA Buy Local Summit
Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Proudly South African Buy Local Summit. The event, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and consumers to celebrate and support local businesses. At the heart of Hisense’s participation is its commitment to technological excellence…
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Sports
Scrabble: Winning gold at African Games, a dream fulfilled, says president
The President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF), Olobatoke Aka, has said that winning gold at the just concluded 13th African Games was a dream fulfilled. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria emerged champions at the maiden African Games Scrabble tournament in Ghana after finishing top in the women’s category. Aka told NAN on Thursday that the…
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Sports
Int’l friendly: Coach George takes positives from Super Eagles’ defeat
Super Eagles interim coach Finidi George has reserved special praise for his team despite losing to their Malian counterparts in an international friendly on Tuesday in Marrakech, Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles were given a reality check by Mali’s Les Aigles as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat in a friendly game played…
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Sports
Super Eagles: We’re focused on World Cup qualifying campaign – Omeruo
Defender Kenneth Omeruo has assured that the Super Eagles’ players are determined to give their all for maximum points when the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in June. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles’ contingent for the friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech departed Morocco on Wednesday, with most of the players…
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General News
Poverty eradication: ActionAid canvasses comprehensive social protection programme
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement a comprehensive social protection programme to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable in the country. Andrew Mamedu, AAN Country Director, made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Mamedu said there was a need for initiatives…
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General News
Internet Disruptions: ATCON encourages investments in local content, data centres
The Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says there is a need to locally domicile content and put more investment in localised data centres to reduce the effect of disruptions in connectivity. The President of ATCON, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that it was important to domicile content locally as this would…
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education
Trinity University seeks collaboration with other varsities on exchange programmes
Prof. Clement Kolawole, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, hinted on Thursday of plans by the institution to collaborate with other universities around the globe. Kolawole said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the collaboration would specifically strengthen its staff exchange programmes. He added that its first choice for collaboration…
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Africa
Hisense South Africa Pedals into the 2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour as an Official Partner
Hisense South Africa is thrilled to announce its partnership with the esteemed 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2024. This iconic event, known as the largest timed bike race globally, is not just about the thrill of the ride but also about the spirit of community and giving back. Embracing the Spirit of Competition and Rewards…
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education
S/African lawyer partners Imo lawmaker, GetBundi College to train 12 youths on Coding
Mr. Johnson Anyiam, a lawyer in South Africa, is partnering with a member of the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Ebonine Ozioma, to train 12 youths on coding and digital education. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the youths are from Ozioma’s Njaba Constituency. NAN also reports that digital skill education will be on the GetBundi Education Technology…
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Entertainment
Nigerian film distributor bags Toronto Film Festival award of excellence
Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema, Joy Odiete, has bagged the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) award of excellence for her service delivery in the content distribution sector of the African film industry. Odiete, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the award was one of many recognitions that had come her way since her entry into the…
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