The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the signing of performance contracts for…
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, delivered a campaign of mixed fortunes at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France. The African champions won two of four matches, offering encouraging moments but also exposing weaknesses requiring attention before the global tournament begins. Although Nigeria had already qualified through continental success,…
A Radiologist, Prof. Ifeoma Okoye, of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu, has advised female students to abstain from smoking and keep one partner to avoid Cervical Cancer. Okoye, the Director of the University of Nigeria, Center For Clinical Trials, gave the advice on Wednesday in Enugu while sensitising students of Queens School…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to report cancer signs and symptoms early to health facilities. The NOA’s Director in Jigawa State, Malam Ahmad Ibrahim, made the call in a statement issued in Dutse on Wednesday, to commemorate the 2025 World Cancer Day. Ibrahim said the agency has joined the global community to…
Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dealt a blow after a 1-1 draw with South Africa, leaving fans and analysts anxious about the Super Eagles’ prospects. Football enthusiast Damilola Idris said the result had “greatly weakened” Nigeria’s campaign. “We must now defeat both Lesotho and Benin, and still rely on…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria departed for South Africa yesterday morning ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifier (Matchday 8) clash against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The journey to South Africa was not without uncertainty, as South African aviation authorities initially withheld a landing permit for the Nigerian chartered flight. Fortunately, the…
The Super Eagles’ training camp in Uyo has come to life with 13 players reporting ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday. Early arrivals included team captain William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, and Raphael Onyedika. They were later joined by forward Moses Simon, who impressed at the weekend with…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Identity and Population, Sen. Victor Umeh, has reiterated the call for a credible and timely population and housing census in Nigeria. He said such a census was essential to support national planning and youth-focused development, especially in a country where accurate data was key to equitable resource…
Kylian Mbappe will come up against Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago as Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid revolution face its biggest test in today’s Club World Cup semifinal. Mbappe should be remembered as a PSG legend, having spent seven prolific campaigns there and eventually departing as their…
