FAO, UI collaborate to strengthen aquaculture value chains in Nigeria
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), FISH4ACP and the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, University of Ibadan have entered into a partnership to strengthen aquaculture value chains in Nigeria through farm-based research and innovation. The collaboration, according to the three organisations, is to propel the global FISH4ACP initiative, aContinue Reading
Nigeria, UNIDO explore partnership to strengthen livestock traceability, food safety
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has commenced discussions with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) on potential areas of technical collaboration to strengthen livestock identification and traceability, food safety, laboratory capacity, certification and Nigeria’s readiness for increased international trade in livestock products. The engagement, which brought together officialsContinue Reading
NVBF mourns passing of Kano sports commission secretary
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr. Bashir Ahmed Maizare, Secretary of the Kano State Sports Commission. Read More: https://punchng.com/nvbf-mourns-passing-of-kano-sports-commission-secretary/Continue Reading
Awoniyi donates boots to 350 Kwara youngsters
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has donated football boots to 350 young players in the Kwara Kiddies League through his foundation to support grassroots Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyi-donates-boots-to-350-kwara-youngsters/Continue Reading
Celebrity boxing: Boom for entertainers, bane of professional boxers?
Nigerian entertainers are earning up to N50m in celebrity boxing matches, sparking a debate among professional boxers over fair pay and the sport’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/celebrity-boxing-boom-for-entertainers-bane-of-professional-boxers/Continue Reading
Sporting’s Umoh opens up on wearing late father’s name
Sporting Lagos midfielder Victor Umoh reveals why he wears his late father’s name, Clifford, on his jersey to honour his memory in the NPFL. Read More: https://punchng.com/sportings-umoh-opens-up-on-wearing-late-fathers-name/Continue Reading
Arokodare type rare in Serie A – Schuurs
Dutch defender Perr Schuurs says he has rarely faced a striker with the physical and aerial ability of Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-type-rare-in-serie-a-schuurs/Continue Reading
Chimamanda’s son: Court rejects Euracare bid to stop inquest
A Lagos High Court has struck out an application by Euracare hospital seeking to stop the coroner’s inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-son-court-rejects-euracare-bid-to-stop-inquest/Continue Reading
RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad Star And Disability Rights Advocate, Dies At 34
American actor RJ Mitte, who gained international recognition for playing Walter White Jr in the acclaimed television drama Breaking Bad, has died aged 34. His representative, Sean Reilly, confirmed the news to the BBC, describing Mitte as a beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate. He died in Brownsville, Texas,Continue Reading
Brooklyn Store Says Kelly Clarkson Spent Just Five Minutes Shopping
A Brooklyn store embroiled in a public dispute with Kelly Clarkson has again responded to the singer, saying she spent just five minutes shopping at the premises as it attempts to resolve the disagreement. Kelly Clarkson Calls Brooklyn Store A Liar In Shopping Row Art of Play made the statementContinue Reading