3 h. ago FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government yesterday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the purchase and installation of high-capacity transformers to strengthen the country’s ageing national electricity grid infrastructure. Minister of Power, Adebayo […] The post FEC okays N13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade, N142bn for bus terminals in 6 geo-political zones appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi

Tribune Online Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Wuraola Oyewusi is a pharmacist-turned-data scientist and AI researcher/instructor. In this interview with MODUPE GEORGE, she shares how her passion for digital literacy moved her to break new grounds in teaching AI/tech terminologies in Yoruba, her native language, demystifying the complexity surrounding tech literacy. Excerpts: What inspired you to pioneer teaching AI, data science, and […] Why I teach data science, AI in Yoruba Language, coin new terms — Oyewusi Tribune Online

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5 h. ago FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a seven-year ban on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, read more FG freezes creation of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years

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8 h. ago FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade

Okays ₦142bn for bus terminals in six geo-political zones FG orders MDAs to end 2024 procurement by September From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The federal government on Wednesday gave the green light for a ₦13 billion allocation dedicated to right-of-way compensation for the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project. In addition, it has approved $34 million towards the […] The post FEC okays ₦13bn, $34m for transmission project, transformer upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Approves ₦142bn For Bus Terminals In 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of modern bus terminals in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones at a total cost of ₦142,028,576,008.17. Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after Wednesday’s FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Alkali said the contract was […]

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12 h. ago Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge

By Steve Agbota In order to cushion the effects of economic hardship in Nigeria, the Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on President Bola Tinubu for an urgent reduction of the 7% surcharge on cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. In a letter dated, August 11, and signed […] The post Economic hardship: APFFLON petitions Tinubu, seeks reduction in 7% cargo surcharge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1

Tribune Online APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1 “Kano’s gate-out performance in May marked the highest monthly total since January 2024, highlighting a significant milestone..... APM Terminals Kano records 51% increase in volumes in 2025 H1 Tribune Online

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13 h. ago FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month

The Federal Government has dropped its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, accused of unruly conduct on an Ibom Air flight, and has also reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on […] The post FG Drops Case Against Comfort Emmanson, FAAN Rewards KWAM 1 As Ambassador; His Flight Ban, Captain’s Licence Withdrawal Cut To One Month appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an airport security protocol. read more FG names KWAM 1 airport security ambassador after flight ban review, stakeholders react

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17 h. ago NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador

The federal government has announced that the flight ban on Fuji star KWAM 1 will be reduced to one month and that he will be appointed as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol. The update was given by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following KWAM 1’s controversial conduct at the […] The post NCAA to reduce KWAM 1’s flight ban, engage singer as ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago EFCC Probes Passenger Over Alleged Undeclared $59,000 At Lagos Airport

Damian was intercepted by customs operatives on Monday, during a routine check at the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Currency Declaration Desk. The post EFCC Probes Passenger Over Alleged Undeclared $59,000 At Lagos Airport appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Appoint KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft

On 5 August 2025, viral footage showed KWAM 1 blocking a taxiing ValueJet aircraft, prompting criticism, a six-month NCAA flight ban, and a criminal complaint. The post FG To Engage KWAM 1 As Airport Security Ambassador After Aircraft-Blocking Incident appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago Singer KWAM 1 Now Airport Secuirty Ambassador – Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, as an Ambassador for proper airport security protocol. This followed the government’s decision to reduce the singer’s flight ban from six-month period to one month after a confrontation with a ValueJet flight crew at […]

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19 h. ago Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

The Federal Government says it has withdrawn all criminal complaint against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an unruly incident read more Authorities withdraw criminal case against Ibom Air passenger, reduce KWAM1’s flight ban to one month

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19 h. ago FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison

Tribune Online FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was added to a no-fly list and a six-month flight ban placed on him following an altercation with ValueJet staff over content of his flask suspected to be alcohol.  FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online

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19 h. ago EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport

By Blessing Iwuala Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian, arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000. Damian was intercepted by operatives of the NCS during a routine check at the […] The post EFCC probes suspect over undeclared $59,000 at Lagos airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Passengers With Unruly, Violent Behaviour Risk Prosecution, Bi

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operators, said passengers who engage in disruptive or violent behaviour at its terminal will face full prosecution under applicable Nigerian aviation laws. The head of Corporate Communications, Bi-Courtney, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, said the management will not tolerate unruly behaviour within its terminal facilities. The company urged […]

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23 h. ago Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious

By Chinelo Obogo and Godwin Tsa Abuja Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has slammed the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) for imposing a ‘No Fly’ life ban on an Ibom Air passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, for unruly behaviour. Similarly, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) condemned both the Ibom Air and the AON, describing their […] The post Ibom Air saga: NBA rejects passenger’s life ban, Obi furious appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Glo reduces rates for calls to major international destinations

By Chinwendu Obienyi Globacom has announced major reductions in its International Direct Dialing (IDD) rates, with calls going for as low as N30 per minute in some cases. This makes calling international destinations more affordable to existing and new Glo customers across Nigeria. The new rates took effect from August 10 and cover calls to […] The post Glo reduces rates for calls to major international destinations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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