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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Wins National Award for Service

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State received the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, a rare cross-party recognition for his work in education, health, and infrastructure. Read how his performance earned national acclaim.

Scholarships Awarded at Femi Gbajabiamila School

The Ajayi Foundation has awarded scholarships to students at Femi Gbajabiamila School in Lagos, easing financial burdens and promoting academic excellence. Read more about this community-driven initiative.

FMACTCE Bags OHCSF's GO-LIVE Excellence Award

Nigeria's Ministry of Art, Culture & Creative Economy receives top honour for successful Enterprise Content Management system launch, advancing federal digital agenda. Read more.

NGOs Reward Edo School Hockey Team After National Success

The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.

13 CEOs Win Super Federal Agency Head of the Year Awards

Thirteen Nigerian federal agency CEOs, including Aisha Rimi and Gbenga Komolafe, have been honoured in The Street Journal's inaugural online poll. Read about their achievements and the upcoming award ceremony.

Kano's Gov. Yusuf Receives 2025 NEAPS Award

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf honoured with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service for transformative work in education, health, and urban renewal. Read his full achievements.

New Athletic Stars Emerge for Nigeria at Africa Youth Games

Team Nigeria's fruitful outing at the 4th Africa Youth Games in Angola has unearthed promising talents likened to legends Mary Onyali and Falilat Ogunkoya. Yusuf Alli reports major discoveries securing the nation's athletic future.

JABU Graduands Receive N29 Million Cash Awards

Joseph Ayo Babalola University awards N29 million to its best graduates. The top female student receives N5 million from First Lady's endowment. Read about the academic excellence celebrated at the convocation.

Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development

Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.

NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating

National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.

TFAA 2025 Honours Young African Achievers

The Future Awards Africa 2025 celebrated young innovators and leaders shaping the continent's destiny. Discover the winners and their inspiring stories!

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