Henry Sackey, a member of the Ghanaian delegation attending the ongoing Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB ) Level 3 Coaching Course in Abuja, said the initiative is a rare opportunity for African coaches. Sackey stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the course,…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has lauded Team Nigeria’s dominant opening performance at the 2025 Senior African Wrestling Championships in Casablanca, Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian contingent clinched four gold medals on Day One of the tournament. The Director -General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, in a statement on…
The 2025 edition of the African Spelling Bee has concluded in Abuja with a colourful display of intellect, resilience, and cultural pride. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the edition marked the first time the prestigious continental contest has been hosted in West Africa. Since its inception in 2016, the African Spelling Bee…
Some financial experts have said the 14 per cent trade tariff imposed by the United States Government on Nigeria threatens the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday, the experts added that the tariff would also affect the duty-free provision. Dr Olumuyiwa…
Delegates from across Africa and beyond have gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing collaboration between academic institutions, healthcare facilities and harnessing technology to build effective, responsive healthcare workforce. The inaugural Advancing Medical Education in Africa Conference was held on Monday and Tuesday in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. It brought together more than 600 participants,…
Nigerian music superstar, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artiste to feature on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rolling Stone is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. According to Rolling Stone, the Afrobeats…
Nigeria is set to host the 7th African Spelling Bee (ASB) from April 9 to 13, marking the first time the prestigious competition will be held in a West African nation. Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of the Nigeria Spelling Bee, announced this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF). Abubakar assumed the position at the African Air Chiefs’ Symposium which was held in Zambia from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22. The AAAF is a non-political organisation dedicated to enhancing airpower capability…
Team Nigeria has exited the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Club Championships in Tunis. The Canaan Queens of Calabar, representing the country lost 0-3 to PETROJET Women’s team of Egypt in the semi finals of the event at the El-Menzah Sports Hall on Monday. The team, who are Nigeria’s sole representatives, led by…
Nigeria’s badminton star, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has secured his seventh African title after a 2-0 (21-7, 23-21) victory over Egypt’s Adham Elgamal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Opeyori achieved the victory at the just concluded men’s singles final of the All-Africa Senior Badminton Championship in Douala, Cameroon. Opeyori came into the tournament as…
