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 Monday Ajogun Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Edo in the implementation of Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call at a two-day workshop on Thursday in Benin.Continue 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 Segun Giwa Leaders and stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the immediate decentralisation of pipeline and, oil and gas infrastructure surveillance contracts across the region. They made the call in an open letter to the President, which was made available toContinue 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
By Lucy Ogalue The Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) has commenced an intensive five-day training programme for National Youth Service Corps members serving at the institute. The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of PSIN, Imeh Okon, said this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Okon said theContinue Reading
