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Aruwa Capital backs Yikodeen’s smart factory revolution for Nigerian footwear
In a move set to revolutionize Nigeria’s manufacturing landscape, indigenous footwear innovator Yikodeen has secured a $1.5 million strategic investment from Aruwa Capital Management to launch West Africa’s first smart manufacturing facility dedicated to safety footwear and other product lines. This funding milestone from Aruwa’s sophomore fund will transform Yikodeen from a successful local producer…
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President Tinubu inaugurates NNPCL Board as sports people praise Musa Kida’s appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday officially inaugurated the new Board of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, at the Presidential Villa, in Abuja. The board, which is led by a renowned oil and gas technocrat, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has been saddled with the responsibility of turning around the financial fortunes of the nation’s biggest…
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Initiator of Niger Delta Sports Festival, Ikpokpo, hails Dikko, Olopade’s productivity
The initiator of the Niger Delta Sports Festival and Chairman of Dumanis Icon, Sir Itiako Malik Ikpokpo says the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024, is a massive improvement from the last edition of the event in Delta State. Ikpokpo gave the thumbs up at the MKO Sports Complex, Kuto, Abeokuta after…
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Aruna keeps Africa’s momentum going in Doha
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar. On a day when most African players bowed out on Day 3 of the global event, Aruna pressed on, securing his spot in the third round of the Men’s Singles event. Cheered on by the President of the…
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Ferscoat wins inter-schools sports competition
Ferscoat schools, Ipaja, Lagos have won the maiden Inter-Schools Sports Festival for private schools in the zone which was concluded today, Friday. May 16, 2025. They top the table with 5 gold, 3silver and 3 bronze medals. Nightingale School finished second with 4 gold, 5silver and 2 bronze medals. Third Position went to Roshallom Schools…
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Nigerian youngster, Gbemisola shines at Ontario Fencing Circuit
Nigeria’s growing profile in fencing continues to rise beyond its shores, as 10-year-old Gbemisola Leah-Pedro dazzled at the prestigious Ontario Circuit Fencing competition in Canada recently. Representing Nigeria at the tournament, the fencing prodigy showcased her talent on the global stage, competing among 28 young athletes in the U-11 and U-13 categories. Despite it being…
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Chess violates religious law – Taliban
The Taliban government has suspended chess and the Afghanistan National Chess Federation this week and is reviewing the game, citing concerns over the game’s potential link to gambling. “Chess in sharia (Islamic law) is considered a means of gambling,” sports directorate spokesperson Atal Mashwani told AFP. “There are religious considerations regarding the sport of chess.…
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EEAST Convener Egbele calls for healthy competition at National Sports Festival
South-West Zonal Coordinator and a board member of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) Emmanuel Egbele has called on all participants at the 22nd National Sports Festival to be fair in their competition for medals. Ogun State, host of the Games will see over 10,000 athletes from 35 states and Abuja compete in 37 sports including…
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NPFL Roundup: Abia Warriors clinch historic continental ticket
The 2024/25 NPFL season delivered another weekend of high drama, heart-stopping actions, and history-making moments, headlined by Abia Warriors’ stunning comeback victory to secure their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup ticket. The guys from Umuahia had their backs against the wall after Mukhtar Ismail’s 45th-minute strike put Elkanemi Warriors ahead just before halftime. But with grit…
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Italy to provide technical support to Nigeria for 2025 African Fencing Championship
The Italian Fencing Federation (Federazione Italiana Scherma, FIS) will provide technical support to the Nigerian Fencing Federation in preparation for the 2025 African Senior Championships, scheduled to take place in Lagos from June 25 to 29, 2025. This is to kick-start their four-year partnership with the Nigerian federation. Italy signed a four-year partnership agreement in…
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