The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the federal government’s plan to introduce tolls on major highways, describing it as essential for maintaining the new infrastructure being developed under …
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder due to deepening poverty and hardship. He gave the warning while speaking at Dele Momodu’s …
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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N1.681 trillion in April revenue to the federal government, states, and the local government councils in the country. The money was disbursed …
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The Ministry of Interior has announced the launch of a new Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani …
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The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, says President Bola Tinubu’s foresight in introducing duty waiver for essential food items last year has crashed the prices of essential food …
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A bill proposing mandatory voting in elections for qualified Nigerians has scaled second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the …
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Investors at the 12th Africa CEO Forum have signed agreements to invest $200m in various sectors in the continent. The Forum, which held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, saw the presence …
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday inaugurated the first flight of Kano State pilgrims intending to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. The Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, …
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The Federal Executive Council, on Monday, approved a new national policy on employment generation for the country. Under the new policy, it will unfold new strategies to address the challenges …
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Don’t indulge in drug trafficking, other offences in Saudi Arabia – NSCIA Advises Edo Pilgrims
Momoh Umar Momoh, Benin The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the Edo State chapter has warned the 206 intending pilgrims in the State to this year Hajj to …