Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE), has announced that the Motherland Festival will serve as a platform to connect Nigerians in the diaspora with their homeland and culture. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Musawa made this announcement during a news conference to unveil plans and programs for […]
Month: February 2025
Morocco to Invest in Conservation of Yobe’s Ancient Dufuna Canoe
Rabat: The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has announced plans to invest in the conservation of the 8,000-year-old Dufuna canoe located in Yobe, as part of efforts to bolster tourism in the state. This development was conveyed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of Press and Media Affairs for Governor Mai Mala Buni, in […]
Al-Habibiyyah Calls for Proper Zakat Disbursement to Tackle Poverty
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 […]
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 […]