Dr Uche Nwokwu, Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said …

Dr Tom Ilube, a UK-based tech entrepreneur, has emphasised the need for Africa to seize the opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and development. Ilube said this during the Science and Technology Conference organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) ICT Group on Saturday …

THE Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) says the gas sector has attracted more than five billion dollars in new investments as at 2024. Mr Akachukwu Nwokedi, President of the NGA, disclosed this during a news conference on Saturday in Lagos, ahead of the 29th World Gas Conference (WGC 2025) scheduled for …

CHRISTAIN Chukwu, a veteran Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu player popularly known as “Chairman” is dead. Chukwu, a former captain of African Cup of Nation’s Green Eagles died in Enugu on Saturday at the age of 74. Joe Martins Uzodike, ex Rangers int’l secretary and coordinator of Ex Rangers Int’l …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has assured the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) of his government’s support to ensure the advancement of its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) structure. Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja at the 14th convocation of the university, where the Speaker of the House of …

THE University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Saturday matriculated no fewer than 10,000 students on its 51st matriculation. Speaking at the ceremony in Nsukka campus of the university,  the Acting Vice Chancellor, Pro Oguejiofor Ujam, said the university placed high premium on merit, fairness and excellence. Ujam said that any student …

Mr Olayinka  Joe-Fadile, the Narcotics Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo  State Command, has expressed worry over the high intake of illicit drugs in the state. Joe- Fadile made the observation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abeokuta at the sidelines of the “Public …

THE Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Kebbi chapter, says four new Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) will be established across the state. Alhaji Nasiru Idris, Secretary, TWG on GBV in Kebbi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi. He said establishment of the centres …

THE House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has sought the support of customs officers for the ongoing amendment of the Nigeria Customs Act 2023. Chairman of the Committee, Mr Leke Abejide, confirmed this on Thursday during an oversight visit to the Murtala Muhammed Command of the Nigeria Customs …

THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it has disbursed 50 billion Dollars into various sectors of  Nigeria in the last 10 years. Prof. Benedict Oramah disclosed this at the Commissioning of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja on Thursday. Oramah said the sectors included energy, infrastructural, manufacturing, healthcare, …