NASS, NELFUND Move to Scale Student Loan Scheme to 7 Million Beneficiaries Amid Push for National Expansion
The National Assembly (NASS) has deepened collaboration with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to significantly expand Nigeria’s student loan scheme from 1.6 million direct beneficiaries to a projected 7…
Invest Lagos 3.0: Fencing federation promotes Commonwealth championships
The Nigerian Fencing Federation (NFF) on Sunday used the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum to promote the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships. The federation said the championship would showcase the role of…
Edo Police Hunt Gunmen Over Woman’s Abduction in Benin
The Edo State Police Command said it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who abducted a woman along Airport Road in Benin City on Sunday. The command’s spokesperson ASP Eno…
Zaria Derby 2026: Nigeria-bred horses shine on global stage – HRFN
The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says the successful staging of the 2026 International Horse Racing Derby in Zaria has reinforced the city’s position as a historic centre of…
Qatar earn historic first World Cup point after draw with Switzerland
Qatar secured their first ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B encounter. The 2022 hosts, who endured a difficult debut tournament…
2026 World Cup: Scotland go top of Group C after victory as Brazil, Morocco share points
Scotland moved to the summit of FIFA World Cup Group C after recording a 1-0 victory over Haiti, following Brazil and Morocco’s earlier 1-1 draw. The Scots secured all three…
Troops apprehend ISWAP collaborator in Gwoza IDP camp
Abuja: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested a suspected ISWAP/Boko Haram collaborator accused of attempting to lure members of the Hybrid Forces into a terrorist trap in Gwoza,…
2026 World Cup: Australia stun Turkey 2-0 in Group D clash
Australia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Turkey in a Group D encounter on Sunday. The Socceroos produced a…
Governor Okpebholo congratulates Edo Queens, reaffirms commitment to sports development in Edo State
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club on their outstanding achievement, describing the team’s success as a proud moment for the state and a testament…
NSC wants more ITF Junior events in Nigeria
The National Sports Commission ( NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation ( ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to cut costs for young players to grow…