The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by theContinue Reading
…Party demands security-first approach, cautions against opening new frontier for banditry_ The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Jigawa State Chapter, has cautioned the state government against its plan to expand mining operations across the state, warning that the move could jeopardise the relative peace and security enjoyed by Jigawa communities andContinue Reading
WAYC honours WIMA Nigeria President Nwaeze with Mandela Leadership award The West Africa Youth Council, (WAYC), has presented the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity to Mrs. Theodora Nwaeze, President of Women in Maritime Africa, WIMA Nigeria. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, August 20, 2026,Continue Reading
WIMAfric Nigeria donates boats, nets to Tomoro, backs inclusive Blue Economy Lagos, Aug. 20, 2026, Women in Maritime Africa (WIMAfrica) Nigeria, has donated two fishing boats and nets to Tomoro, Araromi Onisiwo community, Lagos State, to boost livelihoods and deepen participation in Nigeria’s Blue Economy. The donation was presentedContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to a Punch report, Adeleke arrived at the Villa at exactly 5:25 p.m. on Thursday, dressed in a navy blue traditional attire and carrying a walking stick. HeContinue Reading
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has cautioned its member-associations, tourism practitioners and other stakeholders against participating in the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies Recognition and Governance (NCIPRG) call for memoranda. FTAN, which represents the organised private sector of Nigeria’sContinue Reading
Radisson Group, Owoyemi to be honoured at 2026 ANJET conference The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) is set to hold the 2026 annual ANJET Conference and Awards with the theme ‘Nigerian tourism industry and Tinubu administration’s immigration reforms.’ The event is billed for end of OctoberContinue Reading
Apapa Customs records N28.1bn in single-day revenue Apapa Customs records N28.1bn in single-day revenue Aug. 19, 2026, The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it generated N28.1Continue Reading
Osun Motor Parks: Let the Legitimate Authority Be Respected An Open Appeal to the Governor of Osun State and the Good People of Osun State The ongoing controversy surrounding the administration of motor parks across Osun State requires urgent attention, particularly to prevent further violence and protect the livelihoods ofContinue Reading
