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NAHCON Moves to Boost Pilgrims’ Preparedness for 2026 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual readiness ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
Chairman of…
NITDA, NJI Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in Nigeria’s Justice System
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital…
NITDA Strengthens Innovation Ecosystem as iHatch Cohort 5 Upskilling Programme Closes
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has emphasized the critical role of innovation systems in driving Nigeria’s…
Nigeria Boosts Solar Manufacturing Capacity to 300MW, Targets 3.7GW Regional Energy…
Nigeria says it has significantly expanded its solar panel manufacturing capacity, increasing output from 120 megawatts (MW) two years ago to about 300MW currently, with…
Concerns Mount Over Afghan Evacuees’ Conditions as Resettlement Delays Persist
Growing concern surrounds the welfare of Afghan evacuees awaiting resettlement, as delays continue to expose many to health risks, family separation and legal…
Gunman Tackled Near White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Suspect in Custody
A suspected gunman was subdued by law enforcement officers shortly after the start of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, following a security scare near…
Lagos Probe Finds No Link Between Vaccines, Twins’ Deaths
The Lagos State Government says investigations into the death of twin infants after routine immunisation at a primary healthcare centre have found no connection between…
NCA, Barnabas Aid UK Reach 1,000 Displaced Households in Borno with Relief Support
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), covering 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has provided humanitarian relief to 1,000 displaced…
Malian Separatist Group Claims Gains, Alleges Expansion of Operations Across Key…
By Zagazola Makama
The Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLN) has announced what it described as new battlefield gains in northern Mali, including the alleged capture of Kidal, while also…
Coordinated Attacks Strike Mali, Hit Bamako and Northern Cities
Armed groups launched a series of coordinated attacks across Mali early Saturday, targeting both the capital, Bamako, and key northern cities including Kidal and Gao.
The…