Hajj By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Prof. Abdullahi Usman, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has concluded his second pre-Hajj visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement by Ahmad Muazu, Technical Assistant (Media), Office of the NAHCON Chairman, thisContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) UN agencies have warned that rising hunger and displacement are not only humanitarian emergencies but growing threats to global economic stability. The agencies gave the warning amid the World Economic Forum holding in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 19 to 23, withContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) UN human rights office (OHCHR) has advocated the universal abolition of death penalty, noting that 2025 saw an ‘alarming’ increase in executions in a small number of retentionist countries. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ratified by 175 countries,Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 3 Division to remain disciplined, committed and professional, describing their role in addressing security challenges on the Plateau as critical to national stabilityContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it conducted 728 capacity-building programmes in 2025, impacting 96,221 participants across its 36 state and regional offices nationwide. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the council disclosed this during a news conference, on Non-oil Export Performance and the 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli A US-based foundation, Quantus Medical Foundation (QMF) has urged hospital management across the country, to always accept emergency cases in a bid to save lives. Founder of QMF, Dr Nnenna Ihekoromadu, made the call during the flag off of “WeCare Nigeria Initiative” at the University of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it is targeting effective, sustained growth in non-oil exports in 2026, citing reforms, market expansion and strengthened exporter development initiatives. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of NEPC said this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Jan. 19, 2026 (NAN) Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran. IREF said this in a statement on Monday, adding that the situation had created uncertainty across trade channelsContinue Reading
Oslo, Jan. 20, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonas Store on Monday confirmed that he received a letter from the United State President, Donald Trump, dismissing any obligation to think purely of peace. Store said that Trump also reaffirmed his desire to control Greenland. He said that the letter hadContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s non-oil export value recorded 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, reflecting diversification, higher volumes, and expanding markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director, NEPC, disclosed this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance and 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading
