By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has approved the clinics and medical outposts established by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to serve Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the NAHCON management in Makkah on Tuesday, the licencesContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is set to host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will be held at the Port HarcourtContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Plateau Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health sector and improving service delivery through the continuous implementation of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) in healthcare financing, coordination and governance. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, the state Commissioner for Health, stated this on Tuesday during the state’s SWApContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi NEM Insurance Plc has reported an increase in its total assets from N124.23 billion to N186.04 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The group disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The statement read: “At the group level, total assets rose significantly byContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu An online community, the Nigerian Teachers Community (NTC) has inaugurated a digital platform in Lagos to enable teachers earn sustainable income, attain financial freedom and remain committed to the education sector. Dr. Peter Ogudoro, the Leader of the community, in a statement issued on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Experts from the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) say African countries lose about 89 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFF). Speaking during an interactive session with ECOWAS parliamentarians at the ongoing 2026 First Ordinary Session in Abuja, theyContinue Reading
European Union (EU) member states have agreed on new sanctions against Israeli settlers over violence targeting Palestinians, after a months-long deadlock, according to a top EU diplomat.Continue Reading
An economic expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu, has urged the NNPC Ltd. to ensure transparency, accountability and robust institutional safeguards in the proposed Technical Equity Partnership for the rehabilitation of state-owned refineries.Continue Reading
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles says operators under its scheme must maintain reduced transport fares nationwide.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors recorded a combined gain of N3.162 trillion. Capitalisation climbed 2.01 per cent, rising from N157.094 trillion on Friday to N160.256 trillion, underscoring sustained demand across the exchange. The All ShareContinue Reading
