CSOs Urge UN, AU to Declare October 22 Global Day of the Advocate
Rashidat Suleiman,Minna Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have called on the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) to formally recognise October 22 of every year as the Global Day of the Advocate, in recognition of the contributions of individuals and groups championing positive social change across the world. The call was made…
Omga007Shaibu says the Mission is Possible with one Game at a Time
After seeing off their Mexican opponents at the round of 16 at the ongoing fifa under 17 women’s world currently holding in Morocco, the Director General and chief Executive officer of the national institute for sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu has congratulated the flamingo for advancing into the quarterfinals at the expense of Mexico. In his…
Nigeria-China Media Cooperation Can Strengthen Mutual Understanding… Comrade Grace Ike
By Sharon Akuboh The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on Nigerian journalists to move beyond reporting events and become active interpreters of technology, policy and development for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the China Insights and Experience-Sharing Forum for Outstanding Participants of China Seminars, held at…
Unique Sisters of Substance Donate ₦2m to Cross River Flood Survivor
By Joy Omagha Idam An international non-governmental organisation (NGO), Unique Sisters of Substance, based in the United States of America, has donated ₦2 million to the Edu family in Cross River State to support their recovery from a devastating flood that claimed the lives of several of their children. The donation, made on Wednesday, October…
NIS DG Inaugurates Certificate Verification Committee Ahead of National Revalidation Exercise
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has inaugurated a committee to oversee the verification and revalidation of coaching certificates issued by the Institute, ahead of a nationwide exercise scheduled to commence on January 4, 2027. The exercise, which will run for three months until…
NIS DG Shaibu Urges Team Nigeria to Win Wuthout Cheating at Youth Olympic Games In Dakar
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, RT. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has charged Nigerian athletes to be courteous, bold and disciplined as they pursue medals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The DG said the Games provide a platform for Nigerian youths to showcase talent and…
House Seeks Stronger Nigeria-US Economic Ties, Calls for Clearer Business Laws
The House of Representatives has called for stronger economic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, stressing the need for transparent laws, predictable taxation and an improved business environment to attract investment and stimulate economic growth. The House also urged sustained engagement between Nigerian and American businesses to promote trade, technology transfer, industrial development and…
NUJ, NAWOJ, Premium Times, MacArthur Foundation Back Daily Trust Journalism Academy
Stakeholders pledge support for ethical reporting, digital skills and professional development By Sharon Akuboh The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Premium Times and MacArthur Foundation have thrown their weight behind the newly launched Daily Trust Foundation (DTF) Journalism Academy, describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen ethical journalism,…