As part of preparations ahead of the Arafat rites, the Special Committee appointed by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, alongside the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu Abubakar, has conducted an inspection of the tents allocated to Kaduna pilgrims in Mina and Arafat. The delegation assessed the quality, accessibility,
The Saudi Traffic Department has announced that, beginning from the 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah, unauthorized vehicles will be strictly prohibited from entering the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah as part of intensified measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain order during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. According to the department, this regulation is
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the comfort and safety of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially activated the world’s largest integrated cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, ahead of the 1446 Hajj season. The advanced cooling system, which spans the entire mosque complex, is designed to combat the intense
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has continued to receive commendation for the administration’s commitment to poverty reduction and inclusive growth, with policy analysts and development stakeholders pointing to measurable impacts across key sectors. Speaking during a recent economic forum in Ikeja, policy experts noted that initiatives under the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda have not only
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), under its ongoing anti-smuggling initiative Operation Whirlwind, has recorded a significant breakthrough with the interception of large volumes of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) allegedly being smuggled out of the country. The strategic operation, launched to curb the illegal exportation of petroleum products, was carried out in collaboration with security agencies
In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s educational financing framework, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, recently held strategic consultations with key members of the National Assembly. Mr. Sawyerr met with Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Leader, and Senator Hassan Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Governor of Gombe
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Command, have arrested two suspects in possession of counterfeit foreign currency totaling $899,800 during a sting operation in Kano State. The arrest was made on Friday, May 31, 2025, following actionable intelligence indicating suspicious currency dealings in the state’s commercial hub. The suspects, identified
In a solemn but compassionate gesture, the Federal Government has disbursed ₦1 million each to the families of 22 young Nigerian athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident earlier this year. The move is aimed at providing immediate financial relief to the grieving families and recognising the contributions of the late athletes
The total amount of physical cash circulating outside Nigeria’s formal banking system declined once again in April 2025, sliding to N4.57 trillion from N4.60 trillion recorded in March. This development, confirmed in the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, comes against the backdrop of sustained monetary tightening by the apex bank. The
The Nigerian stock market ended the final trading session of the week on a bearish note, as the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a market capitalisation decline of N48 billion, underscoring continued investor apathy and cautious sentiment. By the close of trading on Friday, the total market capitalisation had slipped to N70.5 trillion, down from
