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Nigeria Premier Football League Board Releases Draw 2023/2024

Shooting Stars will begin their campaign in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a formidable opponent Plateau United. The draw was conducted in Abuja on Tuesday as the league is set to start in less than 2 weeks. According to the draw conducted the Oluyole Warriors will host the Jos-based club at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. The two teams last season ended in a draw at the same venue but Shooting Stars under coach Gbenga Ogunbote will aim to start on a winn

CHRISTMAS EAT-OUT WITH STREET KIDS IN CALABAR BY EKORVICK NIGERIA ENTERPRISE-VICTORY EKPE

The Christmas eat-out with street kids in Calabar is yearly and heartwarming initiative organized by EkorVick Nigeria Enterprise, aimed at bringing joy and support to the lives of street children during this festive season. Every year, this event transforms the holiday spirit into a tangible experience, ensuring that these children enjoy a memorable Christmas filled with love and care. This gathering provides delicious meal and also creates an opportunity for the children to engage in fun activi

The relevance of Association of Nigerian female students in Nigeria cannot be overstated.

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. #NaijaBlaseTv We are committed to the following* 1. Empowerment : ANFS Educate and empowers females to make informed decisions about their lives, health, and well-being. 2. Economic Growth : ANFS Educate females to contribute to the economy through entrepreneurship, employment, and innovation. 3. Leadership ; ANFS help Female students to become future leaders, driving positive change in their communities and the nation. 4. Role Models : ANFS Educate females to serve as role

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National Sports Commission's Dikko: A New Era for Nigeria's Sports Economy has begun

Newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko says the Country's journey towards a sustainable Sports Economy has begun. Mallam Dikko stated this on Wednesday when the former Minister of Sports, Senator, John Enoh officially handed over the affairs of the Country's Sports to him in a brief ceremony in Abuja. "History has a way of coming full circle because in 2008 I was a consultant to the House of Representatives and was responsible for the drafting of the

NaijaBlaseTV CEO, Ettah Emmanuel O.Sends Birthday Prayers to Sen.Owan Enoh, Min.Sports Devt Nigeria

Ettah Emmanuel O., the esteemed CEO of NaijaBlaseTV, a leading sports reporting platform in Nigeria, extends heartfelt birthday wishes and prayers to Senator Owan Enoh, the esteemed Minister of Sports Development in Nigeria, as he celebrates another year of life and service to the nation. Senator Owan Enoh's contributions to the sports development sector in Nigeria have been commendable, marked by dedication, vision, and a deep commitment to enhancing the nation's sporting landscape. His leaders

AFCON2023: MINISTER OF SPORTS DEVELOPMENT SENDS A HEARTFELT MESSAGE TO THE SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA

The Honorable Minister of Sports Development,Senator John Owan Enoh on Thursday the first of February sent a heartfelt message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as a compatriot. The Nigerian National Team the Super Eagles is expected to play the National team of Angola , Palancas Negras today the second of February 2024 , in the Quarter Finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Cote D’Ivoire 2023. Senator John Enoh’s succinct Letter congratulated the Eagles on their victory at the round of s

Addressing Electricity Power Failure in Nigeria

By Cynthia Maduekwe Electricity power failure remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, significantly impacting the daily lives of its citizens and hindering economic growth. This explores the root causes of power failures in Nigeria and proposes a multifaceted approach to address this critical issue. 1. Infrastructure Development: One of the primary reasons for power failures in Nigeria is the inadequate infrastructure. Investing in the development and maintenance of power generation, transmis

Is That a Giant Still Wearing a Pant?

IS THAT A GIANT STILL WEARING A PANT? Indeed there was a country Now a cynical kind of Eden And in this Eden things fall apart Ties ripping apart Blamed on devil's tit for tat. Wait o, is that a giant still wearing a pant?! A grand neither where it was nor where it should be? With rivers where fishes drown or even die of thirst? Where the abnormal is normal and the normal, abnormal? Where the most expensive is cheap and the cheapest, costly? The beautiful is ugly and the ugly is beautiful? Is th

Japa syndrome: Nigeria’s hardship and the pursuit for a better life

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a growing phenomenon known as the Japa syndrome this term, derived from a local slang meaning to escape or run away, encompasses the daily struggles faced by Nigerians due to lack of jobs, low economic growth, bad governance, and a flawed legal system. The term Japa syndrome explores the hardships experienced by Nigerians, their decision to study, live, and work abroad, and the implication this has for their future and the future of the country.The struggle

Nigeria – The People Fight Back Against Central Bank Cryptocurrency Limitations

Nigeria's national bank as of late stood out as truly newsworthy authorizing digital currency limitations on how the nation's financial area functions. In particular, CBN reminded managed monetary organizations yesterday that a 2017 guideline disallows them from working with digital currency exchanges or working with installments for trades. In a public statement intended to exhibit the reasoning for the limitation.backers who place a high worth on standing have been wound down from cryptographic forms of money due to the harming impacts of the far reaching utilization of digital currencies for criminal operations. Restricting the capacity of financial backers to work through customary Nigerian monetary clearinghouses to purchase, sell, or exchange digital currency, the bank overlooked the apparent notoriety of cryptographic money exchanging inside the nation and made a few contentions that cryptographic money advocates consider being mistaken.

Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, first Female President of the Nigeria Academy of Science

The Nigerian Academy of Science, is one of the most prestigious learned forums in Nigeria. On Thursday, 28th of January, 2021, history was made when the academy inducted Cross River born Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide FAS as President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. Prof Braide, is the 19th President of the Academy, and is the Academy’s first female President in 44 years of existence. Professor Braide, a professor of Parasitology/Epidemiology was a member of the national committee that achiev

WHAT IS NIGERIAN NATIONAL BIRD?

Imagine you go for a quiz and you're asked " For 1 million naira, what is Nigerian National Bird?" Simple question right? At least, you hear about super eagles, flying eagles and so on. There's also an eagle on the coat of arm. So, you open your mouth and say "Eagle". They tell you that you're wrong and now you're angry that you just lost 1 million naira. Okay, come back home. You won't miss it because I'm about to tell you. The eagle is Nigerian National ANIMAL. But when you're asked about Nige

HON. EMMANUEL IRONBAR COMMEMORATES NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY DAY WITH A MESSAGE OF HOPE & PROGRESS

BY: ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, extends heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Sen. Shettima, His Boss, His Excellence Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Deputy Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, Cross Riverians and all Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria's Democracy Day, June 12. In his message, Ironbar highlights the significance of Democracy Day as a milestone in Nigeria's journey towards freedom and sovereign

Unveiling the Top Forex Trading Apps in Nigeria 🇳🇬

In our daliy lives, we tend to look for the best app to trade and safely deposit and withdraw our Money. Forex trading has become increasingly popular in Nigeria, offering individuals the opportunity to participate in the global currency exchange market. To engage in this lucrative endeavor, traders rely heavily on Forex trading apps. These applications not only provide access to the foreign exchange market but also offer tools and resources for making informed trading decisions. In this article

Owan Partners Yucateco to Develop Boxing, Says Nigeria is Due for an Olympic Gold Medal in Boxing

Commends YBP, Sues for Establishment of National Boxing championship The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Ministry's determination to nurturing boxing talent at both grassroots and national levels. This dedication was underscored as the Ministry forged a new partnership with Yucateco Boxing Promotion (YBP) aimed at promoting the sport throughout Nigeria. Senator Enoh facilitated the partnership as he hosted the YBP team, led by Omolei Y. Imadu

The Nigeria Students and SERAP sue Buhari for the ASUU strike.

A lawsuit was brought against President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (ret.) for the protracted Academic Staff Union of Universities strike by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and five college students. SERAP and the students are asking the court in their petition to "declare unconstitutional" the federal government's failure to meet ASUU's requests, which has generated the protracted strike action and infringed on the students' entitlement to excellent education. The lawsui

According to Tinubu, Nigeria has terrible management and leadership

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu announced his candidacy for president on Thursday night, claiming that despite Nigeria's wealth of resources and its large population of educated people, the nation still lacks effective management and leadership. In an encounter with Nigerians, President Tinubu, who is now attending the G-20 Summit in India, said this and expressed his conviction. In order to advance wealth and national development for the benefit of all citizens, he urged Nigerians to take advantage of th

NIGERIA: A MIRAGE - BASSEY OKRI

By: Bassey Okri (JP) 12th June, 2024 Introduction Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," presents a paradox that bewilders both its citizens and international observers. Despite its immense natural resources, rich cultural heritage, and significant human capital, the nation seems to be perpetually teetering on the brink of potential and peril. The contradictions that define Nigeria are as vast as its geographical landscape, creating a mirage of greatness that is often out of reach.