Ibadan: Some Muslim professionals and businessmen in Oyo State, operating under the auspices of The Companion, have disbursed N6.5 million as Zakat to underprivileged Muslims in Ibadan. Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam, mandates wealthy Muslims to allocate a portion of their wealth annually to aid the poor. According to News Agency of […]
Day: May 12, 2025
Mining Cadastre Office Generates N10.9bn Revenue in Four Months, Says DG
Abuja: The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has reported a revenue generation of N10.9 billion between January and April 2025. The Director-General of the MCO, Mr. Stephen Nkom, shared this information in a statement released by the Head of Press for the organisation, Mrs. Grace Okeke, in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the significant […]
DMO Targets N300bn in Series Seven Sukuk Issuance
Abuja: The Debt Management Office (DMO) hosted an investor meeting on Monday for the issuance of N300 billion series seven Sovereign Sukuk in Abuja. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, emphasized that since its inception in 2017, Sukuk has become a preferred choice for non-interest investors in the capital market. According to News Agency […]
U-20 AFCON: Nigeria Defeat Senegal in Penalty Shootout to Reach Semi-Finals
Ankara: Nigeria held their nerve to secure a place in the semi-finals of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, defeating defending champions Senegal 3-1 on penalties. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this was after a goalless draw in regulation and extra time at the Suez Canal Stadium on Monday. The West […]
FG Prioritises Gender in Labour Reforms
Keffi: The Federal Government has announced that gender mainstreaming will be a key guiding principle in its ongoing labour reforms. Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, made this known while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Senior Officers’ Conference of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, held on Monday in Keffi. The […]