By Kadiri Abdulrahman  A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar, has advised Nigerian pilgrims observing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia to consider their health status before embarking on rigorous spiritual exercise during the pilgrimage. Abubakar, the Head of Medical Mission for this 2026 Hajj operation, gave the advice in anContinue Reading

By Alex Enebeli Prof. Chima Onoka of the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC), has said that research alone cannot transform Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system without effective policy implementation and political engagement. Onoka, who is the Professor of Public Health and Health Systems Economics, stated this on Thursday while deliveringContinue Reading

By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders in Nigeria’s publishing industry have called for a stronger regulatory framework to reposition the sector and address growing challenges affecting book production in the country. They made the call during a roundtable discussion organised by the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) on Thursday in Lagos. The stakeholders,Continue Reading

    By Vivian Ihechu The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) in El Alamein, Egypt, will prioritise concrete projects that deepen intra-African trade, drive industrialisation and strengthen the continent’s economic sovereignty. Its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, said thisContinue Reading

By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded plans for the international certification examinations for 296 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. Speaking ahead of the commencement of the examination on Thursday in Abuja, Dr Afiz Ogun, Director-General, ITF, describedContinue Reading

By Edith H. Tsokar The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has unveiled an Engagement Programme and Media Enthusiast Platform aimed at mobilising 10,000 Nigerian youths to deepen civic participation and strengthen grassroots engagement in governance. ‎The Convener of the group, Bamidele Atoyebi, at the launch of the platform inContinue Reading

By Kadiri Abdulrahman  A  cleric, Sheikh Nura khalid, has urged Nigerian pilgrims to exercise patience with Hajj authorities as they make effort to ensure they have a comfortable stay in Makkah. Khalid, the Founder,  Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation,  made the call on Thursday in Makkah while addressing pilgrims fromContinue Reading