Washington D.C., July 28, 2025 — The United States government has announced a major policy shift that will tighten the eligibility criteria for interview waivers in visa applications, effective from September 2, 2025. Under the new directive issued by the U.S. Department of State, fewer applicants will qualify for waivers that previously allowed certain individuals
Abuja, July 28, 2025 — President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to expand the scope of the Federal Government’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy by including refined petroleum products in the list of banned import items. Dangote made the appeal during a high-level economic dialogue in Abuja, stressing
Abuja, July 28, 2025 — In a significant move toward electoral reform, the House of Representatives has proposed that all five major elections in 2027—presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and FCT area council polls—be conducted on the same day. The proposal, which forms part of the sweeping amendments contained in the Electoral Act 2025
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, urging them to resist the temptation of selling their National Identification Number (NIN) or any related personal data for monetary gains, no matter how small. This advisory follows disturbing reports that some individuals are being lured into parting with sensitive personal information
In a surprising administrative directive that has sent ripples across grassroots governance in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has placed a temporary hold on the appointment of Secretaries to Local Governments (SLGs) and Supervisory Councillors by the recently inaugurated Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The newly
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather advisory forecasting episodes of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. The agency has also warned of the heightened possibility of flash flooding, especially in flood-prone and low-lying areas, urging residents to stay alert and
In a bold move to boost the welfare of academic and non-academic personnel across Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) loan scheme, designed to provide eligible staff with financial assistance of up to ₦10 million. The initiative, announced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed
Worshippers and Islamic enthusiasts around the globe can now access newly released, high-quality audio recordings of Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers from the sacred Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, thanks to the Haramain Recordings platform. The recordings, which capture the spiritually charged atmosphere of the Grand Mosque during the holy nights of Ramadan, are now available for
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has reiterated the Kingdom’s unwavering stance that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel remains the most viable path to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Speaking during a diplomatic engagement, the minister emphasized that the two-state solution is not just
The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, has received the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Ramadhan Ruwange, in Riyadh. The high-level diplomatic engagement focused on deepening cooperation and exploring
