By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards on Thursday agreed on a deposit of N8.5 million as the provisional fare for the 2026 Hajj pending final negotiations on all service contracts. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India have agreed to intensify their efforts in the fight against shipment of illicit drugs between the two countries. This is especially with the illegal flow of opioids such as tramadol and codeine-basedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has welcomed a recent Federal High Court judgment which upheld its authority to penalise motorists who violate traffic regulations, particularly those concerning number plate standards. Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, made this known on Thursday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Centre for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) has strengthened the academic research and publication skills of female postgraduate students in fisheries and aquaculture. Regina Solomon, Programme Manager of CGE Africa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday after a two-day training in Ibadan.Continue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has called on all levels of government to implement sustainable policies that support breastfeeding mothers, particularly in workplaces. The Acting Chief Medical Director, Associate Prof. Bob Ukonu, made the appeal during the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week held from Aug. 1–7Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on elites to address the pressing developmental challenges confronting the country. Sulaiman made the call at the opening of a survey validation workshop on Elite Consensus report in Abuja on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has urged security agencies and communities in the region to build trust in order to collectively tackle crime and insecurity. The Executive Director, Mr Sam Daibo, made the call at the second phase of PIND’s social cohesionContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Residents of Ogun have commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for its non-kinetic operations aimed at fostering peace and development in the state. The Convener, Unity Advocacy Group (UAG), Ifeanyi Aigbedion, said the commendation was given at a Peace and Development Rally organised by the groupContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Connected Development (CODE), a civil society organisation, has called on the Federal Government to empower women by upgrading its skill acquisition centres across the country to include the production of reusable sanitary pads. Mr Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive of CODE, made the call in Abuja during aContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Federal Government has endorsed the Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF) and pledged its support to showcase the rich and historic beauty of Northern film, creative works, achievements and opportunities. Mrs Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, pledged FG’s support on WednesdayContinue Reading
