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2023 Hajj: FCT begins medical screening for intending pilgrims on May 5

On: April 25, 2023

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence medical screening for the 2023 Hajj intending pilgrims from May 5 to May 7. The Director of the Board, Malam Abubakar Evuti, announced this in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the board, MalamContinue Reading

What gains for Sub-Saharan Africa from Bretton Woods Institutions’ 2023 Spring Meetings?

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 24, 2023

In: Features

News Analysis by Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between April 10 and April 16 converged on Washington DC for their Annual Spring meetings. The meetings brought together central banks, international financial institutions, ministers of finance and development,Continue Reading

South Africa is open for tourism, says Consul-General

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 23, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Bobby Moroe, South African Consul-General in Lagos, on Saturday called on Nigerians to choose South Africa as their preferred tourist destination. Moroe made the call during the South Africa Week, held in Lagos, to celebrate the country’s 29th anniversary of democratic rule as well as bilateralContinue Reading

Eid-el-fitri: Ododo calls for prayers for national peace, progress

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 21, 2023

In: Politics

By Stephen Adeleye Alhaji Usman Ododo, APC Governorship candidate for Kogi election, has called for continued prayers for the country to engender national unity, peace and progress. In a statement on Friday in Lokoja, Ododo also congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan Fast, and urged them to imbibeContinue Reading

Eid-el-Fitr: Wadada urges Muslims to sustain lessons of Ramadan

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 21, 2023

In: Religious

By Olukayode Babalola Ahmed Wadada, Senator-elect for Nasarawa-West Senatorial District, has felicitated Muslim faithful in the state and the country at large for the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting. Wadada offered his felicitations in his Eid-Fitr (Sallah) goodwill message made available to newsmen on Friday in Keffi, Nasarawa. TheContinue Reading

Buhari hails Minister of Environment, Hassan Abdullahi at 55

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 21, 2023

In: Environment

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Minister of Environment, Hassan Abdullahi, as he marks his 55th birthday on April 21. In a congratulatory message by his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina, on Thursday in Abuja, the president rejoiced with the minister for many years of lofty achievements,Continue Reading

African Space Economy: ACCI, NASRDA, others to co-host conference in October

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 21, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Lucy Ogalue Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and MEDIAVIVA Consultancy Limited have concluded plans to co-host the 1st African Space Economy Conference, 2023. The President of ACCI, Dr Abubarka Al-Mujtaba, while signing the consultancy agreement with both NASRDA andContinue Reading

NANS urges NASS to fast-track establishment of outdoor advertisement, signage agency

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 20, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has urged the National Assembly to fast-track the process of establishing Outdoor Advertisement and Signage as an agency to institutionalize its mode of operation. The Vice President of NANS, Mr Victor Ezanagu, who made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading

NGO begins free hepatitis B vaccination in police barracks, hospitals in FCT

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 20, 2023

In: Health

By Ruth Oketunde The Daniel Onoja Foundation (DOF), an NGO, has organised free Hepatitis B vaccination and awareness campaign for police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event took place simultaneously in the Force Headquarters, Force CID Clinic, Dei-Dei PoliceContinue Reading

First lady inspects ongoing Construction of AFLPM Secretariat in Nigeria

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 20, 2023

In: Metro

By Ahmed Ubandoma The President, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), Aisha Buhari of Nigeria, on Wednesday visited the site of the ongoing construction of the new Permanent Secretariat of the Misson in Abuja. The first lady, who was accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, MrsContinue Reading

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