by Favour Owonibi | Oct 6, 2025 | Local, NEWS
‎ ‎The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced exclusive discounts for pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj, ‎This followed successful negotiations during its recent preparatory visit to Saudi Arabia. ‎Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, Chairman...
by Favour Owonibi | Oct 6, 2025 | Agriculture, NEWS
Niger and Benin Republic have signed a multi-billion-dollar agricultural agreement aimed at transforming food production across West Africa. ‎Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who signed on behalf of Nigeria, said the initiative targets 450,000 tonnes of...
by Favour Owonibi | Oct 6, 2025 | Local, NEWS
‎The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 79 new oil and gas field development plans, attracting nearly 40 billion dollars in fresh investments. ‎The NUPRC, in a statement marking its fourth anniversary, said 41 plans were approved in...
by Favour Owonibi | Oct 6, 2025 | NEWS
The Federal Government has emphasized the need for Africa to reduce its dependence on exporting unprocessed minerals. ‎The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr. Dele Alake made the remarks during his...
by Favour Owonibi | Oct 6, 2025 | Education, NEWS
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for urgent action to tackle the global shortage of teachers, describing the situation as a challenge that must be confronted without delay. ‎In a message marking World Teachers’ Day 2025, the First Lady paid tribute to...