23 h. ago ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’

    What appears a landmark event in Nigeria is about to take place this weekend, as Enugu State makes history by hosting its first-ever international marathon. The Enugu City Marathon, a World Athletics-certified event, which hold on May 3, 2025, aims to establish itself as the largest road race in the history of southeastern […] The post ‘Enugu first international marathon will be thrilling, unforgettable’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025, following the completion of emergency repairs. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, had earlier closed the airport after a critical rupture was discovered on a vital part of the runway. The sudden […] The post Enugu Airport To Reopen Monday After Completion Of Emergency Repairs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Over 100 Int’l Elite Athletes For Inaugural Enugu City Marathon

Enugu State is set to become a focal point for athletics as it prepares to welcome over 100 international elite athletes for the inaugural Enugu City International Marathon on May 3, 2025. This landmark event aims to establish itself as the largest road race in the history of southeastern Nigeria, drawing participants from around the […]

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9 d. ago FG Considers Airports Concessions, Says Many Operating On Losses

The minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said that many of the airports in the country are operating at a loss. Speaking against the backdrop of a report that the Ministry granted lengthy concession period for Enugu International Airport, the spokesman of the minister, Tunde Moshood, said many of the airports in Nigeria […]

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9 d. ago Why Enugu Airport Concession is a Strategic Leap for the South East

  By Austin Okolie Guest columnist     In recent weeks, discussions have swirled around the proposed concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. These conversations reflect the emotional, cultural, and economic importance of the airport to the people of the South East region. For many, the Enugu Airport is beyond just a […] The post Why Enugu Airport Concession is a Strategic Leap for the South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Enugu Airport Closure: Airlines Divert Flights To Anambra, Asaba

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted their flights to Asaba and Anambra airports. United Nigeria Airlines in a statement yesterday, informed the flying public that all its flights to and fro Enugu Airport would temporarily operate […]

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1 week ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offerspassengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu

Passengers now face disruptions to their Easter travel plans following the emergency closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. They also face the crucial decision on alternative airports to choose from with Anambra offering a shorter route by road to Enugu compared to Asaba. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced early Saturday […] The post Asaba vs. Anambra: Airport that offers passengers shorter road trip to Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs

Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs By Chinelo Obogo Following the closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu for emergency repairs, domestic airlines have now rerouted flights. Airlines like United Nigeria and Air Peace said that flights to Enugu have now been diverted to the Chinua Achebe […] The post Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba as Enugu airport closes for repairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

Following the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu by FAAN, airlines that hitherto operated into Enugu have diverted flights. read more Enugu airport closure: Airlines divert flights to Anambra, Asaba 

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1 week ago Airlines Suspend Flights To Enugu Airport As FAAN Shuts Runway For Repair

Air Peace and Ibom Air Airlines have suspended operations at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu following its closure by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for essential runway maintenance works. LEADERSHIP gathered that the airport would be temporarily closed from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, during the repairs. In a statement by FAAN […]

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1 week ago Air Peace suspends flights into Enugu airport over safety concerns

Air Peace has said it has suspended all flights scheduled to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu due to safety concerns read more Air Peace suspends flights into Enugu airport over safety concerns

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2 w. ago “We’ll immortalise him”: Mbah visits Christian Chukwu’s family

The Sun Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah paid a condolence visit on Wednesday evening to the widow and family of late Nigerian international and coach Christian Chukwu in Enugu, assuring them of the state’s support. Mbah, who was out of the country attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in London at the time […] The post “We’ll immortalise him”: Mbah visits Christian Chukwu’s family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

Enugu State government is very ready to host lawyers to their 2025 annual conference, which the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) read more Enugu set to host NBA at the newly opened international conference centre

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2 w. ago Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take more decisive actions to support the survival of indigenous businesses. Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, ECCIMA’s President, made this call during the CBN Special Day at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. Jideonwo acknowledged the […] The post Enugu Chamber Urges CBN To Implement Sustainable Policies For Local Businesses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu chamber urges CBN to save indigenous businesses from collapse

The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to intensify efforts to save indigenous businesses and industrial sector from total collapse. The ECCIMA President, Chief Odeiga Jideonwo, made the call at the CBN Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Saturday. According to Read More

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3 w. ago Failed Banks: NDIC Urges Unpaid Depositors To Do Documentation For Payment

The managing director and chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan has urged depositors of failed banks, particularly Heritage Bank, who have not yet received their payments to do the necessary documentation for payment. He made the call at the NDIC Special Day at the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair […]

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3 w. ago Dangote group seeks massive investment to boost Nigeria’s industry

The Dangote Group has advocated the need for massive investment in technology to boost Nigeria’s industrial sector and enhance global recognition. Speaking at Dangote’s Special Day on Wednesday, at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, Mr. Ayirioritse Okerentie, Deputy Regional Director, South East, Dangote Cement Plc, highlighted the importance of adopting best-in-class global practices Read More

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3 w. ago Leverage On NPA’s Simplified Processes, Opportunities, Exporters Urged

The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has implored the trading and investing public to explore the tailor-made simplified export processes and other vistas of opportunity present at the Nigerian Ports Authority. Dr Dantsoho made this call on the occasion of the ‘NPA Special Day’ at the 36th Enugu International […]

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3 w. ago NPA urges investors to leverage Authority’s simplified export processes

By Steve Agbota Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has encouraged traders and investors to use the NPA’s simplified export processes. He spoke at the ‘NPA Special Day’ during the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. This year’s theme is “Developing Nigeria’s industrial sector/SMEs for economic advancement and global recognition”. Dantsoho […] The post NPA urges investors to leverage Authority’s simplified export processes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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