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The Final Award in the arbitration initiated by General Hydrocarbons Limited against First Bank of Nigeria Limited, issued by Sole Arbitrator Hon. Justice Kumai Bayang Akaahs, was published today the 28th, October 2025,

General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) was represented by Messrs. Paul Usoro SAN and and Abiodun Layonu SAN. First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) was also represented by Messrs Gbolahan. Elias, SAN; Babajide Koku, SAN and Victor Ogude, SAN.

The Tribunal dismissed GHL’s case in its entirety, affirming FBN’s financing obligations as conditional, finding no breach or entitlement to damages by GHL, and ordering GHL to bear the costs of arbitration.

The dispute arose from the Subrogation Agreement dated May 29, 2021, under which GHL undertook the repayment of an outstanding debt of $718 million and FBN undertook to provide additional loans to finance the development and production of OML 120 in line with the provisions of the Subrogation Agreement.

GHL alleged that FBN breached the agreement by failing to provide absolute and timely financing, sabotaging alternative funding efforts, and causing losses including liabilities to third party and leading to loss of productive time in the development of OML 120.

FBN argued its financing obligation was conditional and not absolute but subject to review and professional discretion in line with banking policies and regulatory guidelines.

The key Findings of the Tribunal are as follows:

1. FBN has a conditional, not absolute, obligation to finance OML 120 development. It must review and evaluate financing requests and may attach competitive terms as deemed suitable.

2. GHL failed to prove any breach by FBN. FBN made several financing offers totaling $185 million, and delays alleged by GHL were not found unreasonable or in breach.

3. Introduction of an Independent Asset Manager as a financing condition by FBN was consistent with the agreement and not a breach.

4. Allegations of FBN sabotaging alternative financing arrangements were unsubstantiated and dismissed for being devoid of any merit.

5. All reliefs sought by GHL, including declarations, damages for unpaid contractor fees, losses, and termination of the Subrogation Agreement, were refused.

6. FBN was adjudged entitled to recover reasonable legal and arbitration costs from GHL, amounting to $112,100 and N111,250,000, payable within 30 days with interest on late payment.

Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation has called on Federal Government to realign its reforms to avoid stifling private sector’s growth.

The federation raised concerns about the country’s business environment, calling for action to address rising energy costs, multiple taxation and weak infrastructure that continue to stifle growth in the industrial sector.

Speaking at its 46th AGM in Lagos, President, Chief Devakumar Edwin, painted an economy struggling under inflationary and structural pressures, but praised the resilience of manufacturers who ‘innovate, diversify and adapt amid daunting challenges.’

Some reforms, he said, are tax/fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade policy, industrial revolution, aviation sector and immigration policy reforms.

‘The removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira were intended for reform. But these escalated energy and import costs, raising operational expenses in industries. Despite the headwinds, members adapted, optimising resource use and exploring regional export markets, ‘ Devakumar said.

According to him, the non-oil sector, which includes manufacturing grew by 3.96 percent in 2024, yet this growth did not translate into improved competitiveness due to high input costs, multiple taxation, and limited access to foreign exchange.

The CANMPEF President acknowledged the Federal Government’s recent efforts to stabilize the economy, including the suspension of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) and the introduction of the Nigeria First policy to promote local content and import substitution.

He also commended the issuance of N1.1 trillion Sovereign Sukuk bonds for road projects but cautioned that infrastructure development must move from ‘policy to practice.’

He added that, ‘A ‘Nigeria First’ policy must be matched with ‘Nigeria’s Infrastructure First’ to succeed. Poor road networks, unreliable power supply, and multiple taxes continue to inflate production costs. These issues must be addressed if local industries are to thrive.’

Edwin outlined CANMPEF’s strategic priorities for 2025 and beyond, emphasizing aggressive advocacy on infrastructure, development of local value chains, and strengthening member support systems.

‘The operationalization of the Dangote Refinery is a milestone. But we must build linkages that connect raw material producers to end-users for a resilient, self-sufficient industry.

‘Our vision is clear, to position the chemical and non-metallic industry as a pillar of Nigeria’s industrial renaissance,’ he declared.

Edwin further urged the Federal Government to harmonize regulatory functions, reduce energy costs, and prioritize industrial infrastructure.

The Federation also called on policymakers to partner more closely with industry groups in crafting policies that encourage investment, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing competitiveness.

In his own words, CANMPEF Executive Secretary, Femi Oke, presented a detailed report that described 2024 as ‘a year of perfect storms’ for manufacturers.

He cited the combined effect of global trade tensions, the aggressive monetary tightening by the Central Bank, the lingering fuel subsidy removal, and the 230.8 per cent electricity tariff hike as critical factors that worsened production costs and squeezed profit margins.

‘In April 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission increased tariffs for Band A customers from N68 to N225 per kilowatt-hour. For an industry already battling fuel shortages and weak infrastructure, this was devastating. Many manufacturers are now questioning their sustainability.’

Oke noted that recurring fuel scarcity, protests over economic hardship, and high borrowing costs created a stagflationary environment that eroded industrial productivity.

‘The Monetary Policy Rate rose to 27.5 percent by Q4 2024, one of the steepest increases in our history,’ he added. ‘This has made access to credit for working capital nearly impossible for many firms.’

Both executives lamented the burden of overlapping taxes and regulatory levies imposed by multiple federal and state agencies.

His words: ‘Our members face a web of duplicative mandates from agencies such as NESREA, SON, NAFDAC, and numerous Lagos State regulatory bodies.

‘There is an urgent need to harmonize these functions to reduce cost and confusion,’ he said.

The Federation, he added, has intensified advocacy through partnerships with the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) and continued dialogue with government agencies.

‘We remain committed to promoting a predictable regulatory environment.

‘A stable policy framework is the foundation of industrial growth,’ he said.

Over 250,000 Nigerian women have so far registered for the newly launched EmpowerHER Financial Literacy Programme.

It is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs aimed at enhancing women’s financial, digital, and entrepreneurial capacity across the country.

The programme, launched under the leadership of the Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, is a landmark step in the federal government’s commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and inclusive participation in national development.

The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Kudimata Nig. Ltd, a leading financial literacy and empowerment organisation providing the digital framework, technical content, and nationwide delivery infrastructure for the programme.

Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Sulaiman-Ibrahim described the initiative as a cornerstone of national transformation that places knowledge and financial capability at the centre of empowerment.

She said the programme is designed to train and empower millions of Nigerian women through financial and digital literacy, as well as entrepreneurship development, thereby establishing a sustainable and inclusive foundation for women’s economic advancement across the country.

The minister noted that empowerment must start with understanding, adding that financial literacy gives women the confidence to take control of their resources, opportunities, and future.

‘With EmpowerHER, we are laying the foundation for a financially literate and economically empowered generation of Nigerian women, one that will strengthen families, communities, and our nation,’ she stated.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim also affirmed that financial and digital literacy will now form the first layer of every empowerment initiative under the Ministry to ensure sustainability, transparency, and measurable impact, aligning with the Renewed Hope Social Impact Interventions 774 of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Kathleen Erhimu, Founder of Kudimata Nig. Ltd, described EmpowerHER as more than a project but a national movement to ensure that every Nigerian woman, whether behind a desk, in a market, on a farm, or leading an enterprise, has the knowledge, access, and confidence to grow wealth, build businesses, and shape her own destiny.

The EmpowerHER Programme is accessible through the Happy Woman Platform, where women can benefit from Nigeria’s most comprehensive empowerment framework that includes financial and digital literacy, entrepreneurship development, access to finance, mentorship and peer learning, and linkages to empowerment and opportunity networks.

Anchored on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, the programme targets 10 million Nigerian women by 2030 to become financially literate and economically empowered, reaching both digital and community-based participants nationwide.

Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasised that from the classroom to the marketplace, from the civil service to entrepreneurship, every Nigerian woman deserves to be equipped and empowered to move from survival to thriving, as the nation builds a generation of women who are informed, equipped, and unstoppable.

Bank of Industry (BoI) has identified limited access to finance and lack of technical capacity as the biggest challenges preventing Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from adopting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices – a global standard increasingly shaping investment and sustainability trends.

This was revealed in the bank’s new report titled: ‘Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Adoption by Nigerian MSMEs’, launched yesterday in Lagos at the BoI’s inaugural ESG Conference which had: ‘Advancing ESG Adoption’ as theme.

According to the report, 78 per cent of MSMEs surveyed cited financial constraints as the major barrier to ESG adoption, while 65 per cent highlighted lack of technical expertise. Other challenges include limited policy-linked incentives (65 per cent), inadequate knowledge (45 per cent), and low customer demand (20 per cent).

The nationwide survey captured over 300 valid responses from MSMEs across the six geopolitical zones, covering key sectors such as agro-processing, ICT, manufacturing, creative industries, hospitality, healthcare, construction and financial services.

Speaking at the event, BoI’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, said MSMEs remain critical to the economy, accounting for over 80 per cent of businesses, contributing nearly half of the GDP, and employing millions of people.

‘Many still face barriers in understanding what ESG means in practice and how to embed the principles in their daily operations. These barriers make enterprises more vulnerable, less competitive, and less future-ready,’ Olusi said.

He explained that BoI is working to bridge these gaps by equipping MSMEs with the tools and financing needed to operate sustainably and competitively in a changing global economy.

‘Our goal is to help MSMEs grow, compete and prosper sustainably and profitably. ESG principles will help us align our industrial ambitions with national and global climate goals, while enabling us to attract green capital, spur innovation and build industries that can compete globally,’ he added.

Olusi noted that the report aligns with Nigeria’s international commitments under the Paris Agreement, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the Energy Transition Plan (ETP), particularly in achieving the country’s 47 per cent conditional emission reduction target by 2030.

He said that embracing ESG practices would enhance MSMEs’ access to finance, as global investors and development finance institutions (DFIs) increasingly prioritise sustainability-linked projects.

‘ESG adoption will improve access to finance, help businesses manage risks, reduce costs, attract talent, and comply with emerging global standards,’ Olusi said.

The report recommended targeted financing instruments, capacity-building programmes, and gender-focused ESG credit schemes to close adoption gaps. It also called for the development of ESG-compliant loan products, regional hubs for technical training, and blended finance models to expand access to sustainable capital.

Delivering the keynote, Director-General, National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Tenioye Majekodunmi, said climate realities and changing investor expectations are reshaping global business environments.

‘The transition to a low-carbon future will profoundly affect how businesses compete, attract finance and build resilience. Global investors are redirecting trillions of dollars towards sustainable assets, while consumers now demand transparency and ethical sourcing,’ she said.

Majekodunmi stressed that for MSMEs in the country, adopting ESG principles is no longer optional but strategic.

‘Enterprises that adapt early by embedding ESG principles into their operations will become the preferred partners for global trade and finance,’ she noted, describing BOI’s ESG framework as ‘a blueprint for directing finance towards inclusive and responsible industrial growth.’

Deputy Country Director of Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Mahamadou Diarra, commended BoI’s leadership in promoting responsible and sustainable financing within Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.

‘BoI’s proactive steps will position it as a trusted partner for international financiers,’ Global development partners, including the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, are harmonising ESG frameworks and due diligence standards,’ Diarra said.

He reaffirmed AFD’s commitment to supporting the BoI in strengthening its ESG management systems and promoting climate-linked investments nationwide.

‘As a key development partner, AFD places great emphasis on ensuring that institutions it supports maintain the same level of environmental and social diligence required in its own operations,’ he added.

With the launch of the ESG report, stakeholders say BoI has positioned itself at the centre of the nation’s sustainable industrialisation drive. Those at the event agreed that integrating ESG principles into MSME operations will not only boost competitiveness but also ensure Nigerian businesses remain viable in an economy increasingly defined by sustainability, accountability, and global market alignment.

Lagos is already the Afrobeats capital of the world, the only problem? It hasn’t been officially recognised. Lagos, the heartbeat of a genre that has crossed oceans and conquered global charts, stages and audiences across the world, from the bustling streets of Surulere to the neon glow of Victoria Island, the city has nurtured the sound, raised its stars, and set the rhythm for a generation. The official recognition and declaration from the state, federal government and international organisations like the UN Tourism and others of what the world already knows and is a fact, Afrobeats begins and thrives in Lagos, Nigeria is what is needed next.

Afrobeats superstars like Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr and many others have transcended regional and continental lines to become a global cultural force. From chart-topping hits dominating international airwaves to selling out arenas from London to New York, the world is listening and Lagos is always at the center. The city is in the lyrics, the visuals, and provides the soundtrack for the creative energy that fuels the culture. Lagos is the origin and Launchpad for this global phenomenon.

But, every day without the official recognition, Nigeria loses vast opportunities in year-round sustainable tourism, massive job creation, foreign and local investment, and the global branding power Afrobeats offers. This recognition is not merely symbolic but catalytic. It positions Lagos as a year-round sustainable creative tourism destination, beyond the now popular Detty December, for signature festivals, conferences, creative residencies, heritage trails, and cultural expos that keep the megacity vibrant all year long.

Other cities have successfully done this. New Orleans, Louisiana is officially branded the home of Jazz. Kingston, Jamaica, is synonymous with Reggae. Nashville is celebrated worldwide as the Country Music Capital. Seoul turned K-Pop into a multi-billion-dollar economy. These cities did not just create sound, they recognized it, branded it, invested in it, and built thriving cultural tourism industries around them. Lagos must now do the same with Afrobeats.

From examples sighted, the numbers speak for themselves. Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ campaign generated approximately $2 billion in 2019. K-Pop contributed approximately over $4 billion to South Korea’s GDP in 2024. Nashville’s music tourism generates over $5 billion annually. With Afrobeats as its strongest cultural export well managed and organized, Lagos with its size has the potential to meet or surpass these figures. The official recognition would drive year-round cultural tourism through festivals, expos, conferences, and residencies; generate jobs across its ecosystem including music, fashion, film, food, dance, and allied industries; boost local industries such as hotels, airlines, restaurants, lounges, and event venues; strengthen Nigeria’s global brand and increase its cultural soft power.

The Planet Afrobeats project, powered by Inspiro Productions, is spearheading the Lagos Afrobeats Capital of the World Campaign. The mission is clear: brand Lagos as the Afrobeats capital of the world with a master-plan, empower youth by connecting and converting talent to wealth, and create multiple economic opportunities across the value chain. Ayoola Sadare, CEO of Inspiro Productions and the brain behind The Planet Afrobeats project and his company, have dedicated over two decades to championing Nigeria’s creative industries with several initiatives such as the Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF), NAIJAZZ – The Nigerian Jazz Project, LABULE – The Creative Community, The Tale of Two African Cities (TOTAC – Lagos/Johannesburg) amongst others.

At inspiro we drew some of our inspiration from cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, in Africa, Stuttgart and other cities in Europe amongst others which have built thriving tourism economies around jazz festivals such as Joy of Jazz, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Jazz Open and others. Lagos, with its strong Afrobeats culture, has the cultural capital and firepower to drive sustainable year-round inbound tourism beyond Detty December. This is not just about music. It is about jobs, pride, investment, Lagos and Nigeria’s creative economy future. Afrobeats is perhaps now our strongest cultural export alongside Nollywood and Lagos is its undisputed home.

The Planet Afrobeats initiative aligns with the Lagos State Government’s THEMES Agenda Plus, particularly in Tourism, Entertainment, and the Creative Economy as well as the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy’s Destination 2030: Nigeria Everywhere vision. Recognising Lagos as the Global Afrobeats Capital would institutionalise the city and nation’s cultural leadership and secure billions in creative economy revenues. The time has come to officially recognize this.’

Lagos doesn’t need permission to be Afrobeats’ home because it already is. What is needed is an intentional declaration, a master-plan and the courage to brand it boldly. The time is now. Lagos is ready. The world is waiting.’

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the planned arraignment of Senator Andy Uba and Benjamin Etu in the alleged N400 million fraud case for November 6.

Uba and Etu were to be arraigned yesterday but for the absence of the judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was said to be sitting at another division of the court outside Abuja.

With the agreement of lawyers in the case, officials of the court rescheduled the arrangement for November 6.

The judge, on September 24, threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Uba, the former Senator representing Anambra South, should he fail to appear in court on October 28.

The threat to issue bench warrant was informed by an application by the prosecuting lawyer, Aminu Abdullahi, that the court should compel UBA to attend court.

Uba’s lawyer, C.F. Odiniru pleaded with the judge to reject the prosecution’a request for a bench warrant.

Odiniru attributed Uba’s continued absence to ill health.

In count one of the two-count charge, Uba, Etu and Hajiya Fatima now at large, are alleged to have, sometimes in 2022 conspired amongst themselves to commit the offence.

Uba and others were accused of obtaining by false pretence, by making a presentation to Mr George Uboh that they had perfected ways for the appointment of the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to any interested persons who could afford N400 million.

Uboh, in a letter dated April 5, 2023, and addressed to the I-G, said the petition was based on documentary and voice recording.

According to Uboh, the evidence is overwhelming and irrefutable.

No fewer than six witnesses had been listed to testify against the ex-lawmaker and Etu.

Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Matthew Adamu, has called for collective action to address low women participation in decision-making.

He spoke in Abuja at the induction of over 50 postgraduate students of Centre for Gender Security Studies and Youth Advancement.

Prof. Adamu, represented by Senior Special Assistant on Academic Matters, Prof. Rhoda Mundi, noted that women constitute about 49.5 per cent of Nigeria’s population while men make up 50.5 per cent, yet men continue to dominate leadership and governance.

He described the situation as a challenge that requires collective action, adding gender imbalance continues to limit Nigeria’s development potential.

‘When you look at decision-makers and those in decision-making, it is largely men. Yet, our population is almost evenly split between men and women, he said.

‘No society can attain its full potential if half its population is held back by unequal access to opportunities’.

He urged the inductees to see their admission as a call to action. ‘This represents a commitment to learning, enquiry, and advancing ideals of gender equality and social justice’.

Prof. Adamu noted that gender studies is a vital field that broadens understanding of how gender intersects with class, ethnicity, religion, and other social identities.

‘As students who will graduate from this institution, we expect that when you go out, you will make an impact. Upon graduation, there will be a difference between you who have graduated here, not just from University of Abuja, but specifically from Centre for Gender Security Studies and Youth Advancement’.

Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Bello, urged the students to uphold discipline, integrity, and service as they prepare to contribute to development.

Bello, represented by Hadiza Chiroma, said: ‘You represent the next generation of leaders and change agents that our nation looks up to. Let this induction mark the beginning of a journey to not only advance your academic pursuit but also position you to contribute to national development and global human security.’

She lauded the centre for promoting gender equality, security, and youth empowerment, noting these ideals align with NAPTIP’s mandate to protect dignity and rights of women and others vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.

The Director of the Centre, Dr. Theresa Akpan, while congratulating the inductees, reminded the students that they are ambassadors of the Centre and urged them to put their knowledge into practice.

She said: ‘Gender is not a women’s issue but a shared social concern. Gender is not a woman thing; it’s for men and women. We want society to be balanced. So, if we all put our hands together, the society will be balanced, and all the injustices we are talking about will be done away with’.

The Senate yesterday approved the nomination of Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa for a second four-year term as the Managing Director/CEO of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC).

The Senate’s resolution followed its consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Power which screened the nominee.

Committee Chairman Enyinnaya Abaribe said the committee found the nominee suitable for reappointment during his screening.

In their contributions, the senators supported the reappointment of Yelwa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

They voted overwhelmingly to approve the nomination of Yelwa for a second term in office when Senate President Godswill Akpabio put the matter to a voice vote.

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to direct the Bank of Agriculture, the Bank of Industry (BoI) and other relevant financial institutions to provide easy access to short-term loans in favour of cassava farmers in the country.

The House also asked the government to immediately reconstitute the defunct Presidential Committee on the Cassava Initiative Programme, known as ‘Composite Cassava Flour of 2002’ to improve the welfare of cassava peasant farmers in the country.

In a resolution following a motion sponsored by Canice Moore Chukwuugozie Nwachhukwu, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to embark on massive value chain training of peasant farmers on cassava production, processing and packaging.

Moving the motion, Nwachhukwu said cassava production in Nigeria is developing as an organised agricultural crop with locally established processing techniques for food products and livestock feeds.

He informed cassava is produced in almost all the 36 States of the Federation, including the FCT, while the peels have a high level of Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), particularly in bitter cassava varieties, which are common in Nigeria and used as an energy supplement in cattle, which can partly replace 30% of total Dry Matter Intake (DMI) energy concentrates, with no influence on the intake, digestibility, microbial efficiency and nitrogen retention and act as an antidote to many cattle diseases.

He stated that there are four planting seasons across the country’s six geopolitical zones and is therefore available all year round.

According to him, this will give the farmers access to a better market share with good selling prices, which will ultimately increase their income while contributing their quota in feeding the nation and increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP), adding that diversification of the Nigerian economy could be achieved by using cassava as an alternative to crude oil to earn substantial amounts of foreign exchange through massive cultivation both for local consumption and export.

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become clearer for Nigeria’s Super Eagles following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s confirmation of Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, as the host for their decisive playoff clash against Gabon on November 13th.

CAF’s announcement ends weeks of speculation over the venue, after initially naming Morocco as host nation earlier in October without specifying the exact city.

The latest update now allows the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles technical crew to intensify preparations with full knowledge of where the all-important encounter will take place.

According to respected journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, the Olympic Stadium in Rabat has been selected as the match venue. The stadium, which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, is regarded as one of the finest football arenas in Africa.

For Nigeria, this fixture represents another crucial step in their quest to secure one of Africa’s remaining tickets to the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Organisers approve Rugby for 27th NUGA Games in Jos

Rugby has been approved among the 22 sporting events for the 27th Nigeria University Games (NUGA), scheduled to take place at the University of Jos, Plateau State, between November 6 and 16/.

According to the organisers, the approved sports include rugby, tennis, table tennis, athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, cricket, handball, judo, taekwondo, scrabble, swimming, football, volleyball, hockey, boxing, e-sports, rowing and yachting, karate, beach volleyball, and squash.

Reacting to the inclusion of rugby, the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are, described it as a ‘welcome development’ and a testament to the tireless efforts of stakeholders who have continued to advocate for the sport.

‘This is encouraging and the reward for the consistent efforts of those who keep speaking for rugby in the right places. We must continue to project the sport until it gets the recognition it truly deserves,’ he said.

In his acceptance speech after being sworn in as President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Dr. Ademola Are reiterated his commitment to working closely with NUGA to ensure that rugby continues to gain ground across Nigerian universities.

‘This achievement is part of the result of our continuous collaboration with NUGA to expand the reach of rugby in universities nationwide,’ he said.