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It was a day of celebration and a renewal of bilateral, diplomatic and social ties, for The Gambia and Nigeria at the unveiling of this year’s International Diplomacy and Diversity on Food, Drinks, Music, Culture, Arts, Fashion and Dance fiesta, which held in Lagos recently. Organised by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) and AIPS, it was held in partnership…
21 Nov
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos Chapter, have commiserated with the family of veteran journalist, Dapo Sotuminu, who died in Lagos, yesterday, morning after a brief illness. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said: “This is shocking. I have known Dapo for more than two decades and…
3 Nov
The Taraba state chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the state government to consider options for restoring two of the state's key football teams, the Taraba Football Club and the Taraba Queens. Making the call on the weekend during its Congress meeting, SWAN emphasised the importance of these teams in…
18 Oct
The South West Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has appointed Charles Ogundiya, a seasoned journalist from the Lagos State chapter, as its new Zonal Secretary. The announcement was made following a virtual NEC meeting, where two other zonal officers were also named. Ogundiya, who writes for New Telegraph, is a prominent…
13 Oct
The national leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has approved the lifting of suspensions on two members of its National Executive Committee (NEC). The ban earlier imposed on the members are the Vice President of the South-South zone, Azuka Raph Chiemeka, and the National Financial Secretary, Ijeoma Nwante, as observed by The…
11 Oct
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has announced that journalists who were kidnapped on Thursday on their way to cover the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have been released. SWAN in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo, said the journalists,…
27 Sep
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has called for a speedy return to school sports to enable the country to reap abundant talents. At the just concluded National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, SWAN...
27 Jul
To encourage reading habits in the Girl-Child, Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) with its equipping schools’ libraries project, has donated books to Lagos Anglican Girls' Grammar School (LAGGS), in Surulere, Lagos. The Society also established an accounting club in the school titled ‘SWAN/Institute of Chartered Accounting of Nigeria (ICAN) Future Accountants Club’, with…
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As advocates all over the world commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, from November 25 to December 10 which ends with Human Rights day, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) is seeking funding to tackle this menace. Founding Director, WARDC, Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi noted that the annual campaign serves as a vital…
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Ahead of the passage of the new tax regime at the National Assembly, the Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has accused the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibril, of being insensitive to the plight of the Northern region. The Northern youth expressed disappointment over what they described as the "manipulative action" of the Senate plenary, presided…
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The World Forum for Africa (WOFA) has partnered with Office of the Vice President of Nigeria to advance gender and financial inclusion through the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion. This was disclosed at the #ShesIncluded Gender Inclusion Conference 2024 held in the presidential villa, where over 300 women were empowered with resources to…
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The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad has pledged to introduce sewing skills development in state schools to promote the advancement of Nigerian children. Ahmad said this when the leadership of the Non-Governmental Association of Literacy Support Services (NOGALSS) and the Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF) paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja on…
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has declared a state of emergency on education in the Niger North Senatorial District due to the insufficient number of schools in the area Bago made the declaration while on a project tour in the Senatorial District, according to his spokesperson, Bologi Ibrahim, on Friday. Bago, who is also…
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The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has sent an emergency rescue team to search for missing passengers of a merchant boat which capsized in Kogi on Friday. The Managing Director of NIWA, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, said this in a statement on Friday. According to Oyebamiji, the boat capsized in the waters of Ebe community in…
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Some countries with resource-dependent economies find it difficult to design and implement public investment and policy reforms that are essential for economic diversification. Some of the challenges these countries face include maximising the benefits from their natural resources and distributing them widely to facilitate national development and improve on the welfare of the people, including…
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Proponents of Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential run appear to have two possible motives – to exacerbate divisions within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or to look for a formidable candidate from the Southwest to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. However, it remains unclear whether the governor is aware of these underlying…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday advised bank customers to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs to the apex bank from December 1. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said this during the 2024 annual bankers dinner in Lagos organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) He urged…