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FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

Housing TV Africa News Desk — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:58:57 +0000

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of .

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, , in a statement issued on Tuesday on behalf of the government.

Message to Muslims

In a message conveyed through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, , the minister congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the .

He urged Muslims to continue upholding the core values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which define the holy month.

Call for unity and peaceful celebration

Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for peace, unity, and the continued prosperity of the country.

He further encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged during the holiday.

The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence across the country.

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Senate Moves to Shift 2027 Presidential, NASS Election Date Over Ramadan, Lent

Housing TV Africa News Desk — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:10:08 +0000

The Senate on Tuesday initiated moves to shift the date for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections originally scheduled for February 20, 2027.

The proposed change is being considered during plenary as part of deliberations on the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, through a process of rescission and re-committal.

The motion was moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, who drew attention to the coincidence of the planned election date with the 2027 Ramadan period.

According to him, the overlap could negatively affect voter turnout, logistics, stakeholder participation, and the overall inclusiveness of the electoral process.

“The Senate notes that the coincidence of the elections with the Ramadan period could adversely affect voters turnout, logistical coordination, stakeholder engagement, and the overall inclusiveness and credibility of the electoral process,” he said.

Bamidele also noted that the election date falls within the 2027 Christian Lenten season.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had earlier announced February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

Further details on the proposed new date are expected as Senate deliberations continue.

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Bauchi Schools to Resume April 6 After Five-Week Ramadan Break

Housing TV Africa News Desk — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:26:33 +0000

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has confirmed that all public and private schools will resume on April 6, 2025.

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry reminded parents and guardians that both day and boarding schools must resume on the stipulated date.

The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring students’ academic success.

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He also announced upcoming JAMB CBT training for students sponsored by the Bauchi State Government to help them excel in exams.

The ministry warned that late resumption will not be tolerated and urged parents to ensure their children return to school on time.

Schools had initially closed on March 1, 2025, following the academic calendar, but the extended break sparked concerns among stakeholders.

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High Food Prices Cast Shadow Over Ramadan in Nigeria

Housing TV Africa News Desk — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:29:52 +0000

As Nigeria prepares for the holy month of Ramadan, soaring food prices have dampened spirits, with many struggling to afford basic necessities in Africa’s most populous Muslim country.

With food inflation at around 35 percent, worshippers at the central mosque in Lagos voiced their challenges in providing for their families.

“Some people have already started fasting because they can’t afford to eat,” said Owoyemi Sherifent Mojisola, 54, in Nigeria’s economic capital.

“Everything is expensive at the moment.”

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The government’s reforms last year, including the removal of fuel subsidies and currency controls, have had a significant impact on the country’s economy. Since taking office last year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faced criticism for the resulting tripling of petrol prices and the spike in living costs as the naira has depreciated against the dollar.

Tinubu has urged patience, arguing that his reforms will attract foreign investment, but many Nigerians are feeling the pinch. For some, this means skipping meals and going without items such as meat, eggs, and milk.

“It’s really hard,” said Idihabom Nafisah Oyebanji, a 42-year-old mother at the central mosque, who mentioned she couldn’t afford her favorite Ramadan foods, including milk and melon.

Traders at the market near the mosque also reported struggling.

“People no longer have money to pay for small pleasures for Ramadan,” said incense-seller Azeez Shelifiu.

He revealed that his monthly income had fallen by a third to around 40,000 naira ($25) in under six months.

Nigeria’s economic crisis has led to sporadic social unrest in recent months.

Earlier this week, the national emergency agency tightened security at its warehouses after hundreds of people looted a food store in the capital Abuja.

In response to such hardships, the imam at the central mosque, Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, called for solidarity.

“We need to support each other, especially during this period of Ramadan,” he told AFP, outlining plans to distribute food at the mosque this month.

He warned that the economic crisis was exacerbating other issues in Nigeria, including kidnappings for ransom.

“It’s an economic factor and can be political. The rate of employment is high — industries are closing,” he said.

According to the national bureau of statistics, at least 63 percent of Nigeria’s population lives in extreme poverty

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