Beginning January 1, 2026, delivery and courier companies operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be required to strictly enforce a new regulation mandating that all shipments must include the recipient’s verified national address. The directive, issued by the Transport General Authority (TGA), is part of a broader initiative to improve the efficiency and
Fresh concerns over financial accountability have gripped the nation’s oil and gas sector as the Nigerian Senate has issued a strict three-week ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to provide satisfactory explanations regarding staggering audit queries amounting to over N210 trillion. The development follows revelations contained in multiple audit reports that exposed
The global Islamic community is mourning the loss of Sheikh Dr. Sharaf Al-Sharif, a revered scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and a long-serving teacher at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques, led by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, confirmed the passing of the esteemed scholar in
The government of the United States has raised concerns over the pattern of excessive and questionable spending by several Nigerian state governors at a time when millions of citizens are grappling with severe economic hardship. In what has been described as a rare but pointed criticism, the U.S. expressed displeasure over what it termed “insensitive
Lagos | July 30, 2025 The Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture (LSCAC) has strengthened its engagement with stakeholders in the creative and cultural industry through a sensitisation workshop aimed at fostering deeper collaboration and policy alignment. Held on Tuesday in Lagos, the workshop brought together artists, cultural entrepreneurs, media practitioners, and other key
Abuja | July 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service, in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2020 to 2023 service years. The president gave the directive on Tuesday while addressing attendees at the NYSC Honours
Lagos | July 30, 2025 The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday officially launched the 2025 edition of the RHI Agriculture Support Programme, an initiative of the Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu Reach-Out Initiative (RHI), aimed at strengthening food security and youth engagement in agribusiness across the state. The programme, which took
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched a comprehensive national plan aimed at overhauling brain and spine healthcare across the country, marking a significant policy step toward improving neuro-medical services and outcomes for millions of Nigerians. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has settled an outstanding health insurance liability of ₦4 billion, signaling a renewed commitment to revamping healthcare delivery in the capital city. The announcement was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting organized by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in Abuja. FCT Minister, Nyesom
Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian Red Cross Society has launched its annual Youth and Leadership Camp in Lagos, targeting 450 young Nigerians with skills to resist drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The week-long program, which marks the initiative’s 60th anniversary, combines leadership training with mentorship to steer participants toward productive citizenship. Lagos Branch
