Cleric tasks Nigerian pilgrims on proper conduct, disciplin Pilgrims By Kadiri Abdulrahman Madinah, May 7, 2026 (NAN) An Islamic Cleric, Imam Yahya Alyolawi, has advised Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2026 Hajj to conduct themselves responsibly and obey the laws of their host country, Saudi Arabia. Alyolawi, who is the ChiefContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no fewer than 9,000 Nigerian pilgrims have arrived the city of Madinah for the 2026 Hajj operations. According to information from the NAHCON officials in Saudi Arabia, the number has been transported since the commencement of the Hajj airlift operationsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has charged foreign missions to follow Nigeria’s procurement law to the letter. Adedokun gave the charge in a statement by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Press and Public Relations, in Abuja on Wednesday. Adedokun gave the chargeContinue Reading
By kadiri abdulrahman Abuja, May 3, 2026 (NAN) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday held an inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj operations with the transportation of 473 Nigerian pilgrims from Kogi to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, who were transported through UMZA flight UMZ3501, departed Abuja toContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola Many car owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), now prefer commuting in public vehicles to using their cars due to hike in pump price of petrol. Also, low-income earners, who cannot afford the high costs of transportation, walk trekkable distance to work in order to surviveContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam (NAN) The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says the indicative gantry price for aviation fuel released by Dangote Refinery will ensure market stability and compliance by marketers. Mr George Ene-Ita, the Director, Public Affairs, NMDPRA made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation and a distinguished fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), clocked 60 on Saturday. According to a special tribute by the minister’s media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, this milestone is more than a marker of age. IbrahimContinue Reading
Committee By Nana Musa The Federal Government has inaugurated the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) for the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES32). Th8a marks a milestone in strengthening collaboration with the private sector for national development. The Minister of State, Federal Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP), Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, inaugurated theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has emerged as Chairman of the 2026 Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Tijani made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant, Isime Esene on Thursday in Abuja, and pledged anContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it is collaborating with financial institutions to address persistent challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the chamber said this while briefing the newsmenon Thursday in Abuja ahead of High-level Stakeholders’ Roundtable,Continue Reading
