Abuja: The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, has called for the proper disbursement of Zakat to help uplift Muslims from poverty. Zakat, a mandatory almsgiving for eligible Muslims, requires them to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth annually if it exceeds a certain threshold. This religious duty promotes […]
Day: February 10, 2025
Wigwe’s Support Accelerated Lagos Projects, Says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has acknowledged the contributions of late Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, stating that his support expedited project conception and execution in the state. Sanwo-Olu made this remark during a tribute at the one-year memorial service held for Wigwe, his wife, and son, by Access […]
FG Affirms Commitment to Creating Sustainable Environment for Private Sector
Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has expressed its commitment to creating a sustainable environment for the private sector and other stakeholders to compete favorably and drive economic growth and productivity. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this commitment at a retreat for the presentation of the […]
PANDEF Urges Tinubu to Approve South-South Development Commission Bill
Abuja: The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the bill for the creation of the South-South Development Commission. PANDEF, the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political zone, made the call in a communiqu© issued at the end of an emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT), […]
Tinubu, Macron, and Obasanjo Pay Tribute to Late Access Bank CEO Wigwe
Lagos: President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, praised the late Access Bank CEO, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, for his contributions to the growth of various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, spoke at the first-year memorial service for Wigwe, his wife, […]