The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to kick off on June 15, not June 14 as initially confirmed, with the tournament running until July 13, 2025. This highly anticipated event will feature 32 top football clubs from six confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, Conmebol, OFC, and UEFA) from around the world, competing across 11…
As the world commemorates World Blood Donor Day, the urgent need for safe blood in Africa is brought to the forefront. Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa, at Roche Diagnostics, emphasizes the importance of blood security in saving lives and promoting public health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the median blood…
No fewer than 168 women’s international fixtures have been contested globally since 6 March this year, when the previous edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking was published. While the USA continue to lead the way three months on, there has been plenty of movement further down the standings. Indeed, the gap at the top…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State chapter, in collaboration with the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAACC), recently hosted a successful Food Security and Sports Diplomacy event to commemorate the United Nations World Nutrition Month. The event, held at the University of Lagos, would not have been possible without the support…
The National Association of Women in Sports (NAWIS) has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its supervisory role in the recent election of Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju as the NAWIS representative to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board. Following the election, which took place in Abuja, the NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, held a…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) is proud to announce the Stallions Sevens squad that will represent the country at the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament in Mauritius. The team will compete against top rugby sevens nations from Africa, vying for a coveted spot in the 2025 World Rugby AfricaAfter an…
Roche Diagnostics has officially launched its new diagnostics legal entity in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its mission to expand access to high-quality diagnostics across Africa. This strategic expansion aligns with Roche’s 10-Year Diagnostics Strategy for Africa, which aims to increase access to in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) tenfold.With a presence in Africa spanning over 70…
The Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA), Ifako-Ijaiye Chapter, has officially endorsed the re-election bid of Executive Chairman Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat (UAH) and his Vice Chairman, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Awoniyi-Akerele. The endorsement ceremony, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Council Secretariat in Idiagbon on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, drew a large gathering…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a thrilling conclusion to the All Stars Super Cup, Liberty All Stars emerged victorious, defeating arch-rivals Evergreen All Star FC 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday, May 31st. The highly anticipated match was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying their skills and determination. However, Liberty…
In a thrilling conclusion to the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged as the new king of European football, trouncing Inter Milan 5-0 in the highly anticipated final. The match was a masterclass display of skill, strategy, and teamwork, leaving fans in awe. As the final whistle blew, fans across the globe, including in…
