Day: April 8, 2023

Hajj 2023: CSO tasks NAHCON, Airlines on service delivery

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the 2023 Hajj carriers to brace ensure quality and timely transportation of intending pilgrims.Ibrahim Muhammed, IHR national coordinator, disclosed…

Why we have different hajj fares for states – NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has explained why it fixed different hajj fares for various states of the federation.The Deputy Director, Information and Publication of NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, made the clarification in a statement on…

WHO says life expectancy increased from 46 to 73 years

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global life expectancy for both sexes has increased from 46 to 73 years, with the biggest gains in the poorest countries.Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, said this during an online media conferen…

Insurers, medical consultant charge Nigerians on unity

President, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mr Edwin Igbiti, on Friday Lagos charged Nigerians to embrace the Islamic injunction of unity to achieve a better and secured nation.Igbiti, also Chairman of Council, CIIN made the call at the…

LASWA donates lifejackets to students

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said it donated lifejackets to students and pupils at Whanyinna School in Makoko area of Lagos in continuation of its safety awareness campaign.The Head of Public Affairs Unit of Lagos, Miss Wuraola Alake, ma…