As NAHCON marks 20 years, experts urge a shift from pilgrimage management to strategic economic planning. Nigeria's untapped Hajj & Umrah sector holds potential for billions in halal exports and job creation. The time for action is now.
Get the detailed 2026/2027 school fees breakdown for AFIT Kaduna. Learn costs for new & returning degree/diploma students and the step-by-step payment procedure.
Lagos State has launched mandatory medical screening for 2026 Hajj pilgrims across ten centres. Intending pilgrims must attend or risk visa denial. Full schedule and coordinators list inside.
Discover the diverse career paths for chemistry graduates in Nigeria, from oil & gas to pharmaceuticals. Learn about average salaries, key industries, and how to boost your employability.
Nigeria's INCOS-DE partners with Cambridge's Moller Institute for executive training. A major boost for governance & leadership development in Nigeria. Read more.
Nigerian scholars dissect the legal and geopolitical fallout of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, warning Africa and the Global South of a dangerous precedent. Read the full analysis.
Aptech Nigeria launches a new AI Career Program offering tech skills, paid internships, and pathways to international degrees. Learn how to apply for this job-ready training.
NIS Director General Phillip Shaibu alleges deliberate exclusion from national sports funding, calls for probe of past ministers. He warns Nigeria's sports fortunes will remain unstable without a functional NIS.
Over 8.3 million US workers started 2026 with higher pay as 19 states and several cities raised minimum wages, injecting $5 billion into earnings. Read details.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed accuses the APC Federal Government of using state institutions to persecute opposition. He vows not to keep quiet any longer. Read his full statement.
Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi breaks barriers as the first woman to lead the Nigeria Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. Industry leaders call for collaboration and trust-building. Read more.
Lagos State Government commits to a strategic alliance with the Nigerian Institute of Building to enforce planning laws, ensure professional standards, and prevent structural failures. Learn how this move aims to protect lives and property.
Nigeria's aviation sector braces for a sharp drop in passenger traffic as U.S. visa restrictions take effect January 2026. Experts warn of economic fallout for airlines and travel agencies. Read more.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi for his IPI award, highlighting improved media-security agency collaboration for national security. Read more.
US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
Ahmad Muazu, NAHCON's media aide, reveals a coordinated media attack using false narratives to pressure leadership. He urges the public to discern between genuine journalism and propaganda.
NAHCON refutes reports of rolling over 2025 Hajj contracts into 2026. The commission explains emergency Saudi timelines guided its procurement process, in line with Nigerian law. Read more.
A Lagos court has sentenced Samson Orijugo to three years in prison for forging a Lagos State University result notification to scam a mother and son. Read the full story of the fraud.
A Lagos court sentenced a college provost to three years imprisonment for forging a LASU document to falsely claim affiliation. Read the full details of the fraud case.
Nigeria's Senate passes the Federal Audit Service Bill 2025 and the Institute of Economists Bill, aiming to overhaul colonial-era laws and boost financial accountability. Awaiting presidential assent.
German business sentiment dropped for a second month in December, hitting its lowest point in seven months. The industrial slump and weak Christmas sales signal a bleak economic end to 2025. Read more.
Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirms President Tinubu's commitment to implement the NIPSS SEC 47 report on Blue Economy. Read the full details from the graduation ceremony in Kuru.
Governance expert Ayodele Akinpelu receives the distinguished Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching. Discover how her work shapes leaders.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued 15 mandatory directives for the 2026 pilgrimage, including penalties for pilgrims who miss flights. Learn the key changes.
NAHCON has released 15 new operational rules for the 2026 Hajj, affecting flights, group movement, and medical screening. Intending pilgrims must note these changes to avoid penalties.
The US Institute of Peace has been renamed the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace by his administration. Read about the controversial move and legal battle.
ECOWAS Court delegation concludes a week-long study visit to European human rights institutions to improve enforcement of its own rulings. Discover the key takeaways.
NAHCON intensifies 2026 Hajj preparations, focusing on coordination and service delivery to ensure a complaint-free experience for Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah and beyond.