8 h. ago ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The federal government, on Thursday, launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a scheme designed to offer loan opportunities to staff of government-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Surprisingly, some university-based unions, particularly the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), whose members are […] The post ASUU, NAAT, others absent as FG launches loan scheme for tertiary institutions’ staff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

ValueJet, a growing private Nigerian carrier, has concluded plans to launch a several routes from its hub in Lagos to read more ValueJet deepens competition with expansion of regional network to Accra, Cotonou, Malabo

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12 h. ago Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja

The Sun The Hospital Emergency Response Foundation (HERF), a non-governmental organisation, has facilitated the training of over 100 National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) members in First Responder Stabilisation Techniques in Abuja. This critical training, aimed at preventing unnecessary road deaths by saving accident victims’ lives through emergency response skills, was conducted with technical […] The post Saving lives on roads: Over 100 NURTW members get HERF training in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Eyewitness Narrates What Transpired Between Ibom Air Passenger Comfort Emmanson, Cabin Crew

David Ogede, a lawyer and passenger on the Ibom Air Uyo-Lagos flight involving Ms. Comfort Emmanson, has given a detailed eyewitness account of the events that led to the violent conduct of Emmanson and her forceful ejection by the flight crew and other aviation workers. Speaking on Channels TV’s breakfast show – Morning Brief – […]

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13 h. ago Gov AbdulRazaq Urges Journalists To Prioritise National Interest

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has enjoined journalists in the country to prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital. Represented by his […]

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14 h. ago FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid

The proposals were aimed at modernising ageing transmission infrastructure, improving supply reliability, and meeting rising electricity demand nationwide. The post FEC Approves Four Power Sector Proposals On Reforms, National Grid appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

Consequent upon the intervention of Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development and appeal to lift the life-time read more Airline operators lift life ban placed on Emmanson, alleged unruly Ibom Air passenger

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16 h. ago Airlines will collapse within 24hrs of implementing the new tax law – Air Peace chairman

Allen Onyema is the Chairman of Air Peace. In an interview during a panel session at the 29th LAAC Conference read more Airlines will collapse within 24hrs of implementing the new tax law – Air Peace chairman

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16 h. ago Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank to finance Africa’s largest aviation project

Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a landmark mandate letter appointing the Bank as read more Ethiopian Airlines, African Development Bank to finance Africa’s largest aviation project

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16 h. ago Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

Sunday Kayode Olubadewo, a renowned aircraft maintenance engineer, has been recognised with a Distinguished Honourary Award as “Nigeria’s Foremost Aircraft read more Nigeria’s Pioneering Aircraft Engineer, Sunday Olubadewo’s Legacy recognised

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18 h. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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18 h. ago NCAA to meet with Ibom Air, witnesses over flight disruption incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it will meet with Ibom Air and eyewitnesses to review the circumstances surrounding read more NCAA to meet with Ibom Air, witnesses over flight disruption incident

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25 h. ago Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments

• KWAM 1 named aviation ambassador despite airport mess From Sola Ojo, Abuja An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has struck out unruly behaviour and assault charges brought against an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmason, following police’s withdrawal of the case. On August 11, Emmason was remanded in a correctional centre over a five-count charge of unruly […] The post Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’

Tribune Online ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ As Nigeria grapples with port congestion, outdated infrastructure, and the growing demand to maximise the gains of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the role of professional shipbrokers has never been more critical. In this interview with maritime journalists, Chairman of the Nigerian chapter of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Mr. Sesan Ajayi, […] ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson ambassador — Keyamo

By Seyi Babalola Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has stated that airline operators are considering naming Ms Comfort Emmanson, an embattled Ibom Air passenger, as an ambassador for excellent aviation passenger conduct. Keyamo announced this on Wednesday in a statement, emphasising that Emmanson’s position, as well as that of Fuji star […] The post Airlines considering appointing Comfort Emmanson ambassador — Keyamo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago ‘KWAM 1’s Airport Ambassador Role Community Service For Misconduct’, Says Keyamo

  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has defended the appointment of Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol. Keyamo stressed that the role is voluntary and comes with no perks, describing the position as “akin to community service” and not a […]

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31 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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32 h. ago MSM Petitions IGP, DSS, EFCC Over Alleged Defamation By Oduduwa Transparency Network

The MSM Group Limited has lodged formal complaints with security and anti-graft agencies accusing the Oduduwa Transparency Network (OTN) and its president, Mr. Mahmud Adebayo, of publishing malicious and defamatory statements against the company. In petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chairman […]

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34 h. ago Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew read more Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

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35 h. ago UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed her release to Channels Television on Wednesday. The post UPDATED: Ibom Air Passenger Released From Kirikiri Correctional Centre appeared first on Channels Television.

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