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When Access Bank, NIBUCCA, HACEY, ENDFund collaborate against HIV at Lagos City Marathon

March 17, 2020 0

In March 2019, Nigeria’s Federal Government indicated that national HIV prevalence in the country was 1.4% among adults aged 15–49 years. Before the 2019 data, previous estimates had indicated a national HIV prevalence of 2.8% which means the scourge is on a downward trend. Meanwhile according to UNAIDS and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS there is an …

Ambode, Athletes Defy Early Downpour For 4th Access Bank Lagos Marathon

February 2, 2019 0

Athletes earlier today defied early morning downpour to participate at the 4th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. According to reports, the competition which started at 6.25 a.m. had about 20,000 runners. Some of the competitors passed the night around the National Stadium, Surulere to be close to the starting point of the 42km race and avoid lateness. An athlete, …

Lagos Marathon: Ambode To Train Runners To Match Kenyans, Ethiopians

February 11, 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday, unveiled plans to invest in training of Nigerian athletes to compete with elite athletes all over the world for the grand prize of the annual Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Speaking at this year’s edition of the tournament held at Eko Atlantic City (EAC), Victoria Island, governor Ambode said he was tired …