17 h. ago FG plans decarbonisation process of Abuja international airport

Tribune Online FG plans decarbonisation process of Abuja international airport The Federal Government has revealed plans to commence the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport decarbonisation initiative in Abuja. FG plans decarbonisation process of Abuja international airport Tribune Online

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3 d. ago JAMB Panel Unmasks 4,251 Finger Blends, 190 AI Cheats In 2025 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has received a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions (SCEI), exposing how technology-driven malpractice was undermining Nigeria’s admission process. Presenting the report in Abuja on Monday to the JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Jake Epelle revealed that the team uncovered 4,251 […]

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6 d. ago The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage

Tribune Online The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage NIGERIANS were shell-shocked recently when the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered how a criminal syndicate at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, loaded bags containing illicit drugs into an aircraft and affixed the names of three unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims to them. The victims eventually got arrested and detained by the authorities […] The criminals who planted drugs in Saudi passengers’ luggage Tribune Online

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7 d. ago United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager

Tribune Online United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager The Osubi Airport Manager, Mr. Winston Ifeacho Egwuatu, has described the resumption of United Nigeria Airlines as a welcome development for the city and its residents. Egwuatu, speaking while receiving the first flight of the day, UN0548,  from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Monday, with  traditional water salute and  red-carpet reception for passengers, noted that […] United Nigeria Airlines resumption will stimulate economy —Osubi, Airport Manager Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FG mulls privatisation of Ajaokuta Steel, refineries, airports, 89 other enterprises

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to privatise or concession at least 91 state-owned enterprises, including the Ajaokuta Steel Company, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Trade Fair Complex (TFC), the country’s four refineries, and five international airport terminals. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi, disclosed […] The post FG mulls privatisation of Ajaokuta Steel, refineries, airports, 89 other enterprises appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Suspected Russian GPS Jams EU Chief’s Aircraft Navigation System In Bulgaria

A plane carrying European Union Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, was struck by suspected Russian GPS jamming as it prepared to land in Bulgaria, the European Commission confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday as von der Leyen’s chartered flight approached Plovdiv International Airport in southern Bulgaria. Although the satellite navigation system was […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Diplomatic Visits To Japan, Brazil

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, after completing a two-week diplomatic mission to Japan and Brazil. In a statement released by his Senior Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency confirmed that Tinubu arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at exactly […] The post Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Diplomatic Visits To Japan, Brazil appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FAME Foundation Welcomes Manchester City Official To Nigeria

In a significant development for football and community engagement, FAME Foundation has welcomed an official from Manchester City Football Club to Nigeria. The Foundation’s director of programme, Kemisola, received the official at the International Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos yesterday. This visit marks a pivotal moment following the recent partnership between the […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu back to Abuja after productive diplomatic missions to Brazil, Japan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu returned early hours of Thursday to Abuja following successful state visits to Brazil and Japan aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international partnerships and boosting economic growth. Landing at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 1:20 a.m., he was warmly welcomed by a high-profile delegation including […] The post Tinubu back to Abuja after productive diplomatic missions to Brazil, Japan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia •Face multiple charges for trafficking illicit substances to Jeddah as Marwa engages Saudi counterpart on innocence of detained pilgrims A 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law […] Drug kingpin, five others in NDLEA net over arrest of three Nigerians in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah

Tribune Online NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah A 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama, and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, have been taken into custody.... NDLEA arrests Kano drug kingpin, syndicate behind pilgrims’ detention in Jeddah Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Drug Kingpin, 5 Others In NDLEA Custody Over Arrest Of 3 Nigerians In Saudi Arabia

A 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, alias Bello Karama, and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano, have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery that they were behind the shipment of illicit substances for which three […]

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2 w. ago Air Peace Receives 4th Boeing 777, Strengthen Global Expansion

Air Peace Limited, has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:32 p.m. from Teruel, Spain. The […]

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Air Peace Gets 4th Boeing 777, Unveils New Intercontinental Routes

Air Peace Limited has received its fourth Boeing 777 aircraft, reinforcing its position as West and Central Africa’s aviation leader and deepening its international expansion plans. The wide-body Boeing 777-200 ER, bearing registration 5N-CEG, touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Friday, August 22, 2025, at about 3:32pm from Teruel, Spain. The […]

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2 w. ago Gateway International Airport set to revolutionise transportation system — Ogun Commissioner

Tribune Online Gateway International Airport set to revolutionise transportation system — Ogun Commissioner He attributed this achievement to the Governor’s commitment to socio-economic development and industrialisation drive. Gateway International Airport set to revolutionise transportation system — Ogun Commissioner Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Why British Airways Stopped 58 Passengers From Boarding Abuja

British Airways on Friday stopped the airlift of 58 Abuja-London-bound passengers due to a faulty door on the aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. LEADERSHIP gathered that the seats around the door had to be kept unoccupied for safety reasons, affecting 58 passengers. Confirming the development, the director of Public Affairs and Consumer […]

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, applauded Governor Bassey Otu on his impressive investment in aviation and other critical sectors as he launched the third and fourth Cally Air Fleet. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the initiative as a strategic […] The post Call Air: Gov Otu targets 3 new aircrafts, int’nal routes as VP launches 2 new aircraft appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago VP Shettima Commissions 2 Bombardier Jets For Cross River’s Cally Air

Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, inaugurated two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for use by the Cross River State-owned Cally Air. Shettima commissioned the aircraft shortly on arrival at the Magret Ekpo International International Airport in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The Vice President was in the State for the launch of 8th […]

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4 w. ago VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, recently commissioned a newly refurbished state-of-the-art library in Calabar, Cross River State. The library was refurbished by Governor Bassey Otu as part of efforts to improve the state’s educational infrastructure. Shettima also commissioned two new aircraft acquired by the Cross River State government at Margaret Ekpo International Airport […] The post VP Shettima Commissions Renovated Library, New Aircraft In Calabar appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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