58 More Trafficked Nigerians Rescued In Ghana – NIDCOM
Another group of 58 Nigerian women and children have been rescued from human traffickers in Ghana, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said. The Chairman of Nigerians In Diaspora…
UAE COMMITS TO DEEPEN DIASPORA RELATIONS WITH NIGERIA
ABUJA, JULY 17, 2024 Following the removal of the visa ban by the United Arab Emirates (UAE)on Nigeria, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has visited Ambassador…
NAHCON Chairman: N90 Billion Government Subsidy Used To Cover Pilgrims’ Fare Gaps
*Says Dollar Exchange Rate Pushed Hajj Costs Above N9 Million Per Pilgrim The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission, Jalal Arabi, has said the commission used the N90 billion subsidy…
Emir Sanusi Laments ‘Unbearable’ Hardship In Nigeria
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed deep concern over Nigerians’ severe economic hardships. His comments came during a ceremony for the distribution of free fertiliser to…
MURIC Celebrates Judiciary Victory as Court Upholds Arabic on Naira
The Federal High Court has ruled in favour of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a suit filed by Barrister Malcolm Omirhobo. The…
Court Upholds CBN’s Authority To Design Currency, Rejects Challenge To Arabic On Naira
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. Justices Yellin Bogoro held that Section 53 (1) of…
Edo LG Chairman Impeached Over Alleged ₦1.7bn Budget Padding, Others
The Legislative arm of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has impeached the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, over alleged padding of the council’s supplementary budget and other allegations…
Gov. Yusuf Signs Bill Creating 2nd Class Emirates In Kano State Into Law
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The Governor signed the bill on Tuesday after it was passed by…
Kano Gov Signs Bill Creating Second-Class Emirates
Governor Abba Yusuf has signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The legislation, passed by the State House of Assembly, aims to bridge the gap between…
FG Repatriates 190 Nigerians From UAE
The Federal Government has repatriated a total of 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), signed by its…