Connect with us

Uncategorized

Final Eight Teams Get Date for Mark D Ball Basketball Championship

Published

on

The Local Organising Committee of the 2022 Mark D Ball Basketball Championship has announced the date for the final 8 of the Men’s tournament, which will take place at the Indoor Sports Hall, located in Package B of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

The final-8 is scheduled to run from June 15 to June 19 2022, with arrival date for all the teams, and technical officials, slated for 14 June,2022.

This announcement was contained in a statement signed on Thursday by the Secretary of the Local Organising Committee, Umar Abdullahi, and made available to the media.

The statement adds that top Nigerian Artists, and Comedians will perform at the finial of the championship slated for June 19.

The eight teams that have qualified for the final 8, are: Mo Heat of Abuja, Gombe Bulls, Hot Coal Ballers of Abuja, Kwara Falcons of Ilorin, and Delta Force of Asaba.

Others are, Kano Pillars, FCT HardRockers and Nigeria Customs.

Continue Reading

Uncategorized

NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application

Published

on


Joel Ajayi


The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.


The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.


According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.


NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.

It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.

The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.

It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission

Continue Reading

Trending

error

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)