Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has expressed anxiety over the operations of National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), and has vowed to lead campaign to abolish the commission. NAHCON is a federal government agency responsible for the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and oversees the operation of Nigerian clinics in Medina, Mecca, and Muna. The governor stated this in an interview with journalists in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, adding that the body should be decentralized, act as a regulator rather than managing the entire Hajj.

President Bola Tinubu, after observing the 2024 Eid-el Adha prayers at Dodan Barracks, Lagos, congratulated the Muslim faithful. He prayed that Allah accept their supplications and acts of obedience. He also urged Nigerians to embody the virtues of sacrifice, love, and gratitude towards one another and the Almighty God.

The federal government has declared Monday 17, and Tuesday 18 June, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Sallah) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on Friday, June 14, on behalf of the federal government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for unity, prosperity and the stability of our country.

The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed all the Vice Chancellors (VCs) in Federal Universities whose tenure will soon end, to nominate their deputies to temporarily serve as acting VCs. This directive was made known in a circular addressed to the affected outgoing VCs and signed by the Executive Secretary of NUC, Chris Maiyaki who stated that this development followed the earlier directive by the Federal Ministry of Education.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) the official government body for student loans, has on Friday announced that the application portal for the student loan is now open.
The loan website became active in the early hours of Friday, however, the first phase of the loan is open to students of federal tertiary institutions, the first phase. NELFUND spokesman Nasir Ayitogo listed the step-by-step application for the loan.

Inconsistencies in the recent appointment of governing boards of tertiary institutions have prompted President Bola Tinubu to order a total and comprehensive review of the process before the inauguration and retreat being planned for the nominees. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he recalled that the Federal Ministry of Education recently released names of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members of the boards and councils of universities, Polytechnics, and colleges of education. It also announced that the inauguration and retreat for the nominees will take place on 31 May.