61 h. ago Revenue collection digitalisation: A pathway to sports development in Abia

Discover how revenue collection digitalisation in Abia State is set to transform its sports landscape, providing better funding, facilities, and opportunit Read More: https://punchng.com/revenue-collection-digitalisation-a-pathway-to-sports-development-in-abia/

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3 d. ago FG bans cash payments to MDAs, orders installation of POS terminals

The Nigerian Federal Government (FG) bans cash payments to all MDAs, directing them to install POS terminals within 45 days for electronic revenue collecti Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-bans-cash-payments-to-mdas-orders-installation-of-pos-terminals/

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4 d. ago Why you must face reality about Nigeria’s job market, Senate Leader tells fresh graduates

Senate Leader and former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, Opeyemi Bamidele, has urged fresh graduates to, as a matter of priority, embrace digital skills and explore opportunities offered by the digital space to navigate the labour market and contribute meaningfully to the global economy. He also advised the government and private […]

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6 d. ago Wike, Dare, Others To Grace Abuja City Int’l Half Marathon As FCTA Issues Traffic Advisory

With just 24 hours remaining until the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, excitement is building across Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. Top dignitaries and participating athletes are preparing for the event. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, and the former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, now the […]

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1 week ago LaLiga marks 10 years of shaping football culture and development in Africa

Ten years ago, LaLiga began its journey of developing football across several African countries, marking a decade of growth and read more LaLiga marks 10 years of shaping football culture and development in Africa

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1 week ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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1 week ago All FCT Sport Association Appoint Okolo As Chief Coordinator

All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA), has appointed Dr.Jim Chimezie Okolo as Chief Coordinator,a decision that marks a turning point in the drive to strengthen sports development in the FCT. The appointment was endorsed by HRM, Eze Sir Ifeanyi Eke, President of AFSA, and Mr. Agbor Clinton Ayuk, Director-General of AFSA, who entrusted him […]

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2 w. ago We Aim To Build A Sports Sector Reflective Of Nigeria’s Greatness – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed the commission’s commitment to developing a sports sector that reflects Nigeria’s greatness, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Olapade shared this vision during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2nd National Council of Sports (NCS) in Calabar, Cross River […]

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2 w. ago Obasa Games 2025: High Expectations As Preliminary Stage Concludes

The preliminary stage of the Obasa Games 2025 has concluded, setting the stage for the crucial upcoming events. This developmental initiative aimed to uncover sporting talents who will be nurtured to represent both the state and the country in the future. The event took place on Monday across the six educational districts in Lagos State, […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Public Statements On Insecurity ‘Fueling Terrorist Attacks’, Says Ex

Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has slammed the federal government over its handling of national security, alleging that President Bola Tinubu’s public statements on security matters were emboldening terrorists and worsening the nation’s current wave of attacks. Speaking on Trust TV on Tuesday, Dalung accused Tinubu of revealing the operational […]

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2 w. ago FIFA, Saudi Join Forces To Provide Support For Sports Infrastructure In Developing Nations

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have joined forces in a significant new partnership, pledging up to USD 1 billion (approximately £800 million) in concessional loans to bolster sports infrastructure in developing nations worldwide. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formally signed, aiming to support FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in countries with clear […]

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2 w. ago Federal Inland Revenue Service Warns Against Politicising Tax Administration, Debunks Atiku’s Claims

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has warned against politicising tax administration in the country, even as it debunked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar’s recent comments regarding the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels used in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) revenue collection system. The Service said his assertions are incorrect, misleading, […]

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2 w. ago FIRS debunks Atiku’s claims, warns against politicising tax administration

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed recent allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar concerning the appointment of Xpress Payments as one of the channels for national revenue collection, describing his comments as inaccurate, misleading, and capable of politicising a purely administrative process. In a statement issued by Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant […]

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2 w. ago Onitsha drug traders seek Soludo’s intervention over illegal revenue collection

Drug traders in Onitsha market, Anambra State have cried out to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to urgently intervene and

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3 w. ago Tinubu: The Best Leader Ever For Nigerian Sports Dev’t, Says Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, describing him as the best leader Nigeria has ever had in this regard. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Olopade expressed […]

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3 w. ago   TECNO Signs MOU With Alade Family to Build New Football Pitch in Alimosho LGA

TECNO partners with Alade Family to build a new football pitch in Alimosho, Lagos. This CSR project aims to empower youth and develop grassroots sports. Read More: https://punchng.com/tecno-signs-mou-with-alade-family-to-build-new-football-pitch-in-alimosho-lga/

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4 w. ago Jim Okolo Appointed Chairman Caretaker Committee For FCT Para

In a move towards enhancing inclusive sports development in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has appointed Hon. Chief Dr. Jim Chimezie Okolo as the chairman of the Caretaker Committee for the FCT Para-Volley Association. This appointment underscores the administration’s ongoing commitment to fostering sports accessibility within the nation’s capital. The announcement came via […]

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