94 m. ago PICTORIAL: Tinubu Receives Akwa Ibom’s Highest Traditional Title

The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title in the State – ‘Otuekong’, meaning Commander–in–Chief of Akwa Ibom State. The conferment was held Friday at the State House, Abuja. The President General, Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Okuibom Ibibio III, led the Akwa Ibom chiefs. The chiefs […]

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3 h. ago Stay focused, avoid prostitution, LASU cautions fresh students

The Lagos State University on Friday warned its students, especially females, against engaging in prostitution popularly known as ‘hookup’. LASU’s Chief Security Coordinator, retired CSP Oluwole Ojo, gave the warning in a lecture at the orientation ceremony of students for the 2024 Modular Year Sandwich Degree Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Read More

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5 h. ago New Commercial Airlines Set For Takeoff As NCAA Approves 5 AOCs In 1 Year

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that in one year, it has approved Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) for five applicants. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos on Friday, the director-general of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo, said during the process of approving […]

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5 h. ago We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss

Tribune Online We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stated that he has the mandate to transform Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria. He made this declaration on Tuesday, February 25, 2024, while hosting officials from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in his office in Abuja. Bishop […] We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award

By Chinelo Obogo Arik Air has received the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 awarded by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace […] The post Arik Air receives Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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7 h. ago Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has issued an ultimatum to foreign airlines operating in the country to patronise local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The statement was made during a stakeholders meeting focused on “Transforming the Aviation Industry” held in Lagos on Friday. […] The post Foreign airlines must patronise local caterers or face summer schedule rejection – Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Keyamo threatens international airlines over local caterer patronage

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for Read More

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9 h. ago Passengers Face Flight Delay As Multiple Bird Strikes Hit Air Peace Aircraft

Air Peace Airlines has asked its passengers to expect flight disruptions as it suffered three bird strikes in 24 hours on Friday. In a press statement by the head of Corporate Communication of the Airlines, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, it said it has, however, commenced requisite inspections and maintenance procedures to ensure that the affected aircraft […]

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9 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers diverted to Togo will return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s manufacturing growth slows in 2024 as economic woes worsen

Growth in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector slowed to 1.38 percent in 2024 owing to worsening macroeconomic challenges amid shrinking consumer spending read more Nigeria’s manufacturing growth slows in 2024 as economic woes worsen

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10 h. ago Nigerian Air France passengers in Togo to return tonight – NCAA

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has given an update on the passengers who were diverted to Lome in Togo by Air France, following bad weather experienced by the airline in Abuja on Thursday. On his X handle on Friday, NCAA spokesman, Michael Achimugu said the 55 passengers were housed by the airline in a four-star Read More

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10 h. ago Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has threatened to reject summer schedule of foreign airlines who refuse read more Keyamo to reject summer schedule of airlines that fail to patronise local caterers

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Sophia Egbueje Accuses Burna Boy Of Breaking Car Promise After ‘One

Nigerian music sensation Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has been called out by Lagos big girl and socialite Sophia Egbueje for failing to fulfill his promise of buying her a Lamborghini after a ‘one-night stand.’ Recounting their encounter in a leaked audio recording between her and her friend, Sophia explained that the […]

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11 h. ago Special Foundation Empowers 35,000 Underprivileged Across Africa

After eight years of impactful initiatives, the Special Foundation said it has emerged as a pivotal force in educational development, directly affecting over 35,000 lives across Africa. The Foundation released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, showcasing excellent milestone achievements in its continued mission to transform Africa’s next generation of leaders through education. The report spotlighted […]

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11 h. ago MTN cuts core infrastructure spending as capex soars to N1.53tn

MTN Nigeria lowered spending on core infrastructure projects in 2024, even as its capital expenditure soared 168.3 per cent to N1.53 trillion, largely driven by tower lease renegotiations that deepened its financial obligations. Without the lease component, MTN’s spending on critical infrastructure like fibre networks, base stations, and technology upgrades dropped to N443.5bn from N449.3bn Read More

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12 h. ago Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

Other African nations are now leading the charge in newly discovered crude oil reserves, while Nigeria was notably absent from read more Nigeria missing as Africa accounts for 35% of newly discovered oil in 2024

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12 h. ago Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that electricity consumers on Band B are not paying sufficient tariffs for the electricity they receive. This declaration was made on Thursday at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) in Abuja. According to Adelabu, the disparity between […] The post Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lafarge proposes N1.20kobo final dividend as profit rises to N100bn

Lafarge Africa Plc has proposed a final dividend of 120 kobo for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The read more Lafarge proposes N1.20kobo final dividend as profit rises to N100bn

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