Abuja: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Hajj fare for the 2025 pilgrimage. Intending pilgrims from Southern States will pay N8.7 million, while those from Borno and Adamawa Zone will be charged N8.3 million. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, revealed these details […]
Month: January 2025
Need to Accelerate Digital Vital Registration in Nigeria
Lagos: Paul Okunola had lost his mother and needed a death certificate to process her benefits from the government. His mother served in the civil service until her death. ‘I got a paper copy of the death registration needed to obtain the death certificate from the hospital where my mother was treated before her demise,’ […]
Solutions Journalist Emphasises Need for Creative Stories
Abuja: Nathaniel Bivan, a solutions and conflict journalist, has stressed the need for compatriots to always tell creative and innovative stories about Nigeria and Africa at large, to bolster meaningful growth. Bivan, who is also the author of the debut novel “Boys Girls and Beasts,” released on November 15, 2024, gave the advice in an […]
Ex-Minister Kema Chikwe Urges Nigerian Writers to Drive Positive Change
Abuja: Kema Chikwe, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has urged Nigerian authors to use their creative prowess to drive positive change in communities in order to build a prosperous and egalitarian nation. Chikwe made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday at the sideline of the January edition of […]
Miss Africa Production Unveils 2025 Contestants
Abuja: Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant have announced the lineup of contestants for the 2025 edition, slated for April 20. The production promises a grand return, aiming to deliver a spectacular experience for audiences across the continent. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Oyelade, the Brand Manager of Miss Africa Production, […]