By Salisu Sani-Idris The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON), has identified instability in the foreign exchange (forex) market as a major threat to the Hajj and Umrah industry in the country. The outgoing President of AHOUN, Alhaji Nasidi Suleiman, stated this at the association’s Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian veteran actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, has advised Nigerians to express love toward one another as they celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. Ajai-Lycett, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos said that individuals must be deliberate in looking out for oneContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has pledged support to host the maiden edition of Africa Youth Tourism Festival in Nigeria. Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, NIHOTOUR, said this during a meeting with organisers of the festival led by Ayo Omotosho, in Abuja. Kangiwa said thatContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) and the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Monday, engaged its customers and stakeholders inorder to foster customer relationship and ensure excellent service delivery. Mr Ibrahim Salisu, Regional Manager YEDC Yobe, said this at the Customer and Stakeholders engagement forum in Damaturu,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, Head of Department of Foreign Affairs, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has commended Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for his laudable achievements since 10 years in office. Chauthaiwale, in a statement on Saturday said that as the Prime Minister goes ahead for the third termContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Kenya Tourism Board on Friday urged Nigerians to visit the country for safari and other tourism adventure. Mr Alex Tunoi, Marketing Manager, Kenya Tourism Board, made the call during the ‘Magical Kenya Roadshow’, held in Lagos, an event geared toward promoting tourism between Nigeria and Kenya. TunoiContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris An Abuja-Based Islamic cleric, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi has urged the Federal Government to come up with effective fiscal and monetary policies to address the rising cost of living in the country. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering the Jumma’at sermon titled,” Prayers, Repentance and Taking Measures: WayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to unmask religious organisation suspected to be sponsoring terrorism in the country. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by SCSN President, Sheik Abdularasheed Hadiyatullah and Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Michael Kunnuji of Sociology Department, University of Lagos, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to create functional clinics in all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across the federation. Kunnuji made the call in Lagos during the presentation of a research project, tagged: “Internal Displacement andContinue Reading
