By Adeola Akinbobola The Auditor-General for the Federation (AuGF), Shaakaa Chira, says public sector auditing is imperative in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. Chira stated this while speaking with newsmen on the commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. While reflecting on the role of audit in strengthening democratic governance,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was on Wednesday received the Central Bank of the Year Award at the Central Banking Awards ceremony held in London. This is contained in a statement issued by the Corporate Communications Department of the CBNContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, June 2, 2026 (NAN) Flynas, a Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj carrier, says it will begin to transport Ogun and Kebbi states pilgrims back to Nigeria on Thursday. This is announced in a statement signed by Mr Mahmood Muhammad Abande of the Flynas Media Office on Tuesday. Abande notedContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, June 2, 2026 (NAN) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on Wednesday. The commission urged the returning pilgrims to comply with baggage and documentation requirements to avoid delays. The Head of Aviation, Operations Department,Continue Reading
By Nana Musa The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday unveiled the Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) to strengthen the country’s digital economy and trade. Speaking in Abuja, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said PSV 2028 aimed to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen digital payments nationwide. Cardoso said theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commemded stakeholders for their contribution to ensuring a successful 2026 Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia. Amb. Ismail Yusuf, the Chairman of NAHCON gave the commendation on Sunday night in Makkah during a Post-Arafat Review Meeting. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Amb. Ismail Yusuf, has commended the Nigerian media contingent in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Yusuf, who gave the commendation in Makkah on Sunday, said that the professionalism and efficiency with whichContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May 29, 2026 (NAN) Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Hajj on Thursday night inspected facilities and welfare services provided to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina. This forms part of its oversight activities for the 2026 Hajj operations. The delegation, led by Sen. Ali Ndume,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) says a total of 1.70 million pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, an increase from the figures recorded in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GASTAT is the Saudi government agency responsible for compiling theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has organised a special prayer session for Nigeria as part of its activities to mark the day of Arafat. This is as pilgrims all over the world converged on Mount Arafat on Tuesday, signalling the peak of the 2026 HajjContinue Reading
