Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has signalled a possible change in tactics ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday.Speaking on Tuesday, the Malian coach admitted that some of his players are showing signs of fatigue after an intense run in the tournament.So far, the Eagles have scored 14 […]
Michael Carrick has reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to take over as interim head coach until the end of the season.Talks continued late into Monday night, with all outstanding issues resolved. Gareth Southgate’s former England assistant, Steve Holland, will serve as Carrick’s assistant, while former Middlesbrough coach and ex-Leeds defender Jonathan Woodgate, current […]
Nutritionists have cautioned parents against overfeeding their children with processed foods, warning that an overreliance on packaged snacks and sugary meals could increase the risk of nutrition-related health problems.Experts explained that many processed foods are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats while being low in essential nutrients necessary for proper growth and brain development. […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Federal Government to finalize the reinstatement of dismissed resident doctors at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Lokoja, and to include and implement outstanding professional allowances in the January budget, among other demands.In an exclusive interview, NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, expressed optimism that the […]
A Bauchi-based veterinarian, Dr. Shehu Zailani, has warned that the cold, dry conditions of the harmattan season pose serious threats to livestock health.Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Dr. Zailani said the weather increases the risk of respiratory diseases, cold stress, and mortality, particularly among poultry and young animals.He explained that dropping […]
Pharmacists in Nigeria have urged the Federal and state governments to urgently integrate licensed pharmacists into Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) nationwide, citing growing concerns over medicine misuse, poor patient counselling, and weak drug management at the grassroots level.The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) highlighted that the absence of pharmacists in many facilities, especially in rural […]
Dr. Ayuba Mugana, an endocrinologist based in Bauchi, has warned that smokers and individuals with cholesterol-related health issues are at increased risk of developing diabetes.Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Dr. Mugana explained that diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body converts food into energy. It occurs when blood […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) regime, the agency announced on Monday.The SOP provides a unified framework for courier activities, covering registration, manifest submission, declaration, valuation, clearance, delivery, and compliance monitoring, aligning with global best practices.According to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new Savings Bond offer targeting retail investors, offering competitive interest rates and low entry requirements, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced on Monday.The bond, issued under the Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act 2003 and the Local Loans (Registered Stock and Securities) Act, aims to encourage savings among […]
The NASD Securities Exchange delivered a strong performance in 2025, with total market capitalization surging to N2.12 trillion, a 106% increase from N1.03 trillion in 2024. The growth was driven by fresh listings and broad-based price gains across its securities.The Exchange said its diversification strategy is yielding results, with increased activity in equities, fixed-income instruments, […]