Lagos Fixes N8.8m Fare, January 31 as Deadline For 2025 Hajj Payment

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N8,784,085.59k as the new Hajj fare for intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the State Platforms Africa reports that the new fare was announced by the Board Secretary, Mr. Saheed Onipede in a statement released on Monday, sequel to the announcement of the 2025 Hajj fare by the Chairman/CEO National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman for the country. ‘N8 Million Or Nothing,’ Nigeria Sets 2025 Hajj Fare 10…

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Firm Govt Re-Awards N252.89 Billion Abuja-Kaduna Highway Contract To Inactive – CAC

  ‘Blatant violation of procurement laws and corporate governance principles,’ CISLAC demands probe, wants culprits jailed   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed worries over the federal government action for re-awarding the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract to Infoquest Nigeria Limited, an inactive company according to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC called for an immediate investigation into the procurement process and those involved, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government contracting. The N252.89 billion…

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10 Facts About BPSS, Stroke That Affects Women In Salons

    A lady suffered stroke while washing her hair in the salon, yes, in the Salon! This condition is called Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome. Here is an explanation. While ladies are washing their hairs in the salon, they bend their necks backwards and there is a lot of pressures on the arteries that supply blood to the brain. This particular persistent pressure can lead to a stroke. 1. Discovery of BPSS This BPSS was first discovered in the United States in 1992 whne a 50 year-old lady was rushed…

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Consortium Targets April To Complete Eko DisCo’s 60% Acquisition

    ‘In excess of $200 million,’ what to know about the deal and the activities of the consortium comprising of North South Power Company Limited (NSP), Axxela Limited, and the Stanbic IBTC Infrastructure Growth Fund (SIIF)     Transgrid Enerco Limited on Tuesday, January 21, signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the proposed acquisition of a 60 per cent equity stake in Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), which is envisaged to be in excess of $200 million. Platforms Africa reports that the consortium comprises North South Power Company Limited…

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Kenya Gets First Nigerian Shipment Under AfCFTA Pact

KENYA has received its first shipment from Nigeria under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a significant milestone in Africa’s push for economic integration. The announcement was made on Sunday by Nigeria’s AfCFTA Coordination Office, led by Olusegun Awolowo, following the directive issued at the 31st Ordinary Assembly of the African Union. A milestone in African trade The shipment, which included synthetic filaments produced by Lucky Fibres Limited (Lush), a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, was facilitated under AfCFTA’s preferential trade terms. Senior Trade Expert Olusegun Olutayo from…

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‘7.5% To 15%,’ Trade Union Rejects Tinubu’s Proposed 100% VAT Hike

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s move to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from the current 7.5% to 10%, 12.5% and finally to 15% as proposed in one of the tax reform bills. In a statement on Tuesday, TUC President Festus Osifo said “allowing VAT rate to remain at 7.5% is in the best interest of the nation, as increasing it would place an additional financial burden on Nigerians, many of whom are already struggling with economic challenges”. “At a time when inflation, unemployment, and the…

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WHO Urges Trump To Reconsider US Withdrawal

The World Health Organisation, on Tuesday, expressed regrets over President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the WHO. In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, the WHO noted the US crucial role in the world health body and expressed the hope that Trump would rescind his decision. Trump, who was inaugurated on Monday as the 47th US President, signed a slew of far-reaching executive orders, including one terminating the US membership of the WHO. READ ALSO: ‘Days To Child’s Wedding,’ FMC Abeokuta Senior…

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‘Days To Child’s Wedding,’ FMC Abeokuta Senior Staff ‘Commits’ Suicide

Mr. Adeniyi Oluwaseun, the acting Head of the Audit Department at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, tragically ended his life on Sunday by reportedly jumping into a well. The incident occurred in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, shortly after he had finished his dinner. It was revealed that Adeniyi’s child was due to marry in just a month’s time before the devastating event unfolded. His body was recovered from the well and has since been moved to a morgue. READ ALSO: ’48 Hrs After Explosion Killed…

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