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Published on 14:57 GMT

After VP’s intervention, CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims

Byline: Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday approved cash transactions for the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj in Mecca, replacing the mandatory ATM card policy. The decision …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on 17:08 GMT

CBN approves cash payments for hajj pilgrims’ basic travel allowance

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved cash-based payments for the basic travel allowance (BTA) of Nigerian pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj. A statement issued on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on 14:49 GMT

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims to get cash for travel after Shettima intervenes

In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the disbursement of cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, following the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on 10:55 GMT

2025 Hajj: CBN Approves Cash-based BTA To Ease Pilgrims’ Travel Demands

Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the request of 2025 intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. This followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 10:45 GMT

2025 Hajj: CBN approves cash-based BTA for pilgrims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the request by the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By Salisu Sani-Idris The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the …

Source: News Diary Online - Indeterminate
Published on 09:19 GMT

2025 Hajj: CBN Okays Cash After VP Shettima’s Intervention

In a major win for intending Hajj pilgrims, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has greenlit cash transactions for the 2025 pilgrimage, ditching its earlier plan to enforce debit card-only payments. This policy shift follows high-level intervention by Vice …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia warns of heavy penalties for overstaying visas ahead of Hajj

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to all expatriates and visitors, stating that those who overstay their visas during the Hajj season will face strict legal consequences. The announcement comes as part of wider efforts to manage the flow …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss preparations for Iraqi pilgrims

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, and the Saudi Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, discussed on Monday the arrangements for Iraqi pilgrims who will go to holy …

Source: Iraqi News - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Hajj 2025 Airlift Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia Starts May 9 -NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed on Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice …

Source: TVC News Nigeria - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia spells out health rules for Hajj workers

Workers polish the white marble floors surrounding Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba, inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Workers engaged in this year's Hajj pilgrimage season to obtain related health certificatesGulf News Archives

Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia warns of up to $13,000 fine, jail-time for overstaying visa ahead of Hajj

As part of efforts to regulate the flow of visitors ahead of the upcoming Hajj season, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned that expatriates who overstay their visas will face severe penalties, APA reports citing Al Arabiya. Violators could face …

Source: APA - Pending
Published on Apr 23, 2025

2025 Hajj: Presidency confirms NAHCON’s readiness calls for standard operations

The Presidency has confirmed that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from next month. Senior Special Assistant to the President on …

Source: Eagle Online - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Hajj 2025: NAHCON, states agree on May 9 inaugural flights, end operations July 2

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations, with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was disclosed Tuesday after the NAHCON board briefed Vice …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Pending
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Saudi immigration monitors Indonesian Hajj "fast track" services

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Saudi Arabia's Director General of Immigration, Saleh Saad Almirba, stated that his Jakarta visit on Tuesday aimed to monitor the fast track service for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to ensure the pilgrimage's success. "This …

Source: Antara - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 22, 2025

NAHCON assures of hitch-free 2025 Hajj, airlifts to begin May 9

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finalised arrangements for the 2025 Hajj, with pilgrim airlifts to Saudi Arabia set to begin on May 9. The announcement followed a NAHCON board briefing to Vice …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 22, 2025

2025 Hajj: NAHCON To Begin Airlift Of Pilgrims In May

Share The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has completed arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations, with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia scheduled to begin on May 9, 2025. This update was provided on Tuesday after the NAHCON …

Source: New Telegraph - Pending
Published on Apr 22, 2025

NAHCON: Airlift of Over 40,000 Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Begins May 9

.Ready for hitch-free 2025 hajj Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded plans to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. The update was made …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 22, 2025

PM Modi lands in Jeddah for landmark Saudi visit; FTA, Hajj talks on agenda with Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. He was welcomed with a 21-gun salute. This is Modi's third …

Source: Business Today - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 22, 2025

Good news for Indian Hajj pilgrims? PM Modi to discuss quota with Crown Prince during Saudi Arabia visit

New Delhi: A headway on the quota of Hajj quota for Indian pilgrims is likely to come this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud. India and Saudi Arabia are set …

Source: India TV News - Pro-Government

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 03:23 GMT

Oxfam reaction to OECD preliminary data on aid spending in 2024

In response to the publication today of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) preliminary data on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for 2024, Oxfam International’s Aid Policy Lead Salvatore Nocerino said: “Today’s figures …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Nokia Oyj:n vuoden 2025 ensimmäisen neljänneksen osavuosikatsaus

Nokia Oyj Osavuosikatsaus 24.4.2025 klo 8.00 Nokia Oyj:n vuoden 2025 ensimmäisen neljänneksen osavuosikatsaus Verkkoinfrastruktuuri-liiketoimintaryhmä aloitti vuoden 2025 vahvalla liikevaihdon kasvulla Saimme Infinera-hankinnan päätökseen ensimmäisellä …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q1 2025

Nokia Corporation Interim report 24 April 2025 at 08:00 EEST Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q1 2025 Network Infrastructure delivers strong net sales growth to start 2025 Infinera acquisition completed during Q1, increasing Nokia's scale in …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

FÁCIL: Opening New Paths for the Capital Market in Brazil

All around the world, regulators are redesigning capital market frameworks to attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs), recognizing that public markets offer unique advantages for growth-stage companies, including superior price discovery, enhanced …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

INFOLOB Elevates Enterprise Performance Through Cutting-Edge Data and Analytics Solutions

INFOLOB is expanding data and analytical innovation space through successful implementations on data warehousing and predictive analytics. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFOLOB, a global pioneer of digital …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

Parents Forum Joins Listen First’s National Week of Conversation

Offering free online mini-session “How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Successful conflict management, like many life skills, can best be learned at home. …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

Mérida, México sede de los eventos internacionales XXV Reunión ACORBAT y X Congreso del Banano CORBANA, 2026

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Corporación Bananera Nacional de Costa Rica (CORBANA) anuncia oficialmente la realización conjunta de la XXV Reunión Internacional ACORBAT y el X Congreso Internacional del Banano …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

DOXA® Talent CEO to Host SHRM-Accredited Class on Reducing Risk in Global Outsourcing

David Nilssen will lead a SHRM-accredited virtual class for HR professionals titled “5 Ways HR Leaders Can Reduce Risk When Outsourcing” on May 7, 2025 BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David Nilssen, CEO of DOXA® Talent, …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:04 GMT

Insurance Leaders Gather for IICF Philanthropic Roundtable, Address Global Impact of Charitable Giving and Volunteering

IICF releases 9th Edition of Philanthropic Showcase detailing community leadership by insurance industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Nicole Smith Launches DOXA® Talent’s First Franchise in Philadelphia

DOXA® Talent, a leader in offshore and nearshore staffing solutions, announces the launch of its first franchise: DOXA Talent Center City, Philadelphia. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DOXA® Talent, a leader in …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Minus 2 Degrees Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification — Joining the Ranks of Global Quality Leaders

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minus 2 Degrees (M2D), a global leader in sustainability, decarbonization, and emissions analytics for healthcare, technology, sport, and urban development, has been recognized with …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:31 GMT

Exitou, Inc. Launches AI Learning Consultant Network (AILCN) to Bridge the Global Gap in AI-Ready Learning Leadership

Empowering a new generation of learning leaders to guide organizations through the AI revolution with strategy, ethics, and global impact. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organizations worldwide race to adopt …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Interfaith University Expands Global Access to Faith-Based Education Through Scholarships and Online Programs

MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the increasing demand for accessible, faith-based education, Interfaith University (IU) has announced the expansion of its scholarship opportunities and flexible …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

Update on OHCHR Sri Lanka Accountability Project Report and Universal Jurisdiction

“The repository now contains over 101,000 items sourced from more than 530 entities, including contributions from over 300 witnesses and 230 organizations”, WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The latest …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 15:17 GMT

From Ohio to the Himalayas: Ursuline Students Forge Lifelong Bonds Through Service in Nepal with United Planet

Ursuline College partners with United Planet for a life-changing service-learning trip to Nepal, blending cultural immersion with meaningful volunteer work. PEPPER PIKE, OH, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of 17 …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:45 GMT

RELAY RESOURCES WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relay Resources, the region’s leading disability social enterprise nonprofit, has announced three new members of their Board of Directors. “I am thrilled to welcome these …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

BCYW Foundation Launches Initiative to Empower Young Mothers in Detecting Postpartum Breast Cancer Early

Help Fund A Study To Catch the Often-Missed Postpartum Signs of Breast Cancer in Young Women DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (BCYW Foundation) is excited to announce the …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:34 GMT

Quarero Robotics Nombra a James McCain al Consejo Consultivo, Aprovechando su Experiencia Militar y en Inteligencia

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quarero Robotics, líder suizo en sistemas de seguridad autónomos impulsados por inteligencia artificial, se complace en anunciar el nombramiento de James McCain a su Consejo Consultivo. …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:34 GMT

Quarero Robotics Nomeia James McCain para o Conselho Consultivo, Aproveitando Experiência Militar e em Inteligência

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Quarero Robotics, líder suíça em sistemas de segurança autônomos impulsionados por inteligência artificial, tem o prazer de anunciar a nomeação de James McCain para o seu Conselho …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:34 GMT

Quarero Robotics beruft James McCain in den Beirat und nutzt dessen militärische und geheimdienstliche Erfahrung

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quarero Robotics, ein Schweizer Vorreiter für KI-gestützte autonome Sicherheitssysteme, gibt mit Freude die Ernennung von James McCain in seinen Beirat bekannt. McCain ist ein hochdekorierter …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:33 GMT

Quarero Robotics nomme James McCain au Conseil consultatif, s'appuyant sur son expérience militaire et en renseignement

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quarero Robotics, un leader suisse dans les systèmes de sécurité autonomes alimentés par l’intelligence artificielle, a le plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de James McCain à son Conseil …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:32 GMT

Quarero Robotics Appoints James McCain to Advisory Board, Leveraging Military and Intelligence Experience

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quarero Robotics, a Swiss leader in AI-powered autonomous security systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of James McCain to its Advisory Board. A decorated former military officer …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Experior Financial Group Unveils the Unsung Heroes of the Insurance Industry: Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs)

Experior Financial Group is excited to shed light on the pivotal role of Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs) in the U.S. insurance landscape. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial Group is …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 11:28 GMT

مجموعة أغذية تعلن عن موافقة مساهميها على زيادة بنسبة 19% في توزيعات الأرباح خلال الاجتماع السنوي للجمعية العمومية

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