THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved a grace of Ramadan fast period to enable intending pilgrims to register for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Abdullahi…
THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has reiterated its commitment to public safety and protection of critical assets. The State Commandant, Mr Shafi’u Abdulmumini, gave the assurance on Saturday in Kano while speaking after…
The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, at the weekend expressed his support for the creation of Karaduwa State from the existing Katsina State. He made this statement in Funtua, Katsina State, during the distribution of Ramadan food items and empowerment…
MILLIONS in sub-Saharan Africa rely on money sent by family members working overseas, but transferring funds remains expensive. According to the World Bank, sub-Saharan Africa has the highest remittance costs globally, averaging 8.37 percent per transaction as of mid-2024. A wave of…
NAMIBIA honoured its first president, Sam Nujoma, with a state funeral on Saturday, as African leaders gathered to pay their final respects. Nujoma, who led the country to independence in 1990, died at the age of 95. His funeral drew dignitaries from…
KENYA’S industrial and export ambitions have received a major boost as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed to financing the development of industrial parks (IPs) and special economic zones (SEZs) across the country. The initiative, which was formalised at a signing…
By Inusa Salihu, Maiduguri THE former 2023 Senatorial Candidate (Borno Central) on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Hon. Attom Magira has sued Borno State Government over the demolition of his multi million naira shopping mall…
THE ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) in conjunction with the European Investment Bank (EIB), has announced a €100 million financial partnership to support climate action and environmental sustainability projects in the ECOWAS region. A statement signed by Anita…
TEACHERS from 116 primary schools in Zaria Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State, have offered special prayers for the Speaker, House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen and the state government. Newsextra2 reports that the prayers was in appreciation of…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Muslim faithful in the State and the world over to rededicate themselves to God as Ramadan commenced. Makinde stated this in a felicitation message issued by Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, his Special Adviser…
