Nigeria set aside $1.4 billion for Zungeru Power Project
The Nigerian Government on Monday said it would expend 1.4 billion dollars on the Zungeru hydro power project.
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Onigbinde, Adokiye say suspension should be used for recovery
Two-time Nigerian coach, Adegboye Onigbinde and former Green Eagles left winger, Adokiye Amiesimaka say the country should use the period of suspension by FIFA to give football a new lease of life.
Nigeria @ 50 – Can Nigeria’s textile industry be revived?
According to available statistics, out of the more than 800,000 workers of the textile industry during its peak, only 100,000 were on its payroll by 1995. The number further dropped to 50,000 in 2004 and 30,000 in 2006.
Paschal Uche led British youths in Pope welcome
Paschal Uche, a 21-year-old Briton of Nigeria origins, was on hand to officially welcome Pope Benedict on behalf of all young people of the UK at Westminster Cathedral today.
Shambolic defending, Blind refereeing oust Nigeria from FIFA U-17 in Trinidad
The Nigerian national U-17 women’s team, the Flamingoes, was ousted at the quarter-final stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 by Korea Republic at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Thursday evening.
Korea Republic battles Nigeria Flamingoes for Semis spot
Nigeria national U-17 women's team, the Flamingoes, will square up with Korea Republic in the quarter-final stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010 at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium this evening.
President Jonathan to launch re-election campaign on Sept 18
Nigeria President , Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will officially launched his re-election campaign in Abuja this Saturday, September 18.
Mexico pegs Nigeria back at Women’s U20
A second-half equaliser from Alina Garciamendez booked Mexico a place in the quarter-finals as Group C winners by virtue of goals scored, with opponents Nigeria also making it through to the knockout stages following their 1-1 draw in Bochum today
Nigerian couple gives birth to white blonde baby
A Nigerian couple residing in the United Kingdom Ben and Angela Ihegboro have been delivered of a blonde, blue-eyed white baby at The Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup, Kent.
White Naija boy in London
Mohammed Jammal presents the second instalment of his Naija boy in London series.
Security and justice in Nigeria
Up to 1 million people from across west Africa gather for the weekly market at Maigatari in northern Nigeria. The film looks the security challenges and how improvements in policing and justice are helping the market to develop.
African soccer needs proper governance – FIFA
FIFA has spent $70 million on helping to develop soccer in Africa as a legacy from the 2010 World Cup, but proper governance is needed if the sport is to thrive on the continent, officials said on Wednesday.
12 states set for Olympic Day celebration
No fewer than 12 states will participate in the Olympic Day celebration to be marked nationwide on July 3, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has said.
Bankole assures armed forces of legislative intervention
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has assured Nigerians that the House would enhance budgetary appropriations and intensify legislative intervention for the armed forces.
Nigeria Government earmarks N970m for water project in Zamfara
The Federal Government has earmarked N970 million for the rehabilitation of Kaura-namoda water works in Zamfara State.