50 m. ago FG probes report of military aircraft grounded in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is investigating why its C-130 military aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after allegedly violating the nation’s airspace Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-probes-report-of-military-aircraft-grounded-in-burkina-faso/

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3 h. ago Sahel military juntas silent over fate of 11 Nigerian personnel in grounded aircraft

The military juntas, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic, in a joint statement, accused Nigeria of violating its confederal airspace after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, on Monday.

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4 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military flight after alleged airspace violation

The Government of Burkina Faso says a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land read more Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military flight after alleged airspace violation

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7 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft, gives reason

The Government of Burkina Faso has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was forced to land on Monday after

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9 h. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

A Nigerian military aircraft with 11 soldiers aboard was grounded in Burkina Faso after allegedly violating its airspace, according to state media. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-burkina-faso-grounds-nigerian-military-aircraft-over-airspace-violation/

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9 h. ago Burkina Faso grounds Nigerian military aircraft over airspace violation

A Nigerian military aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was grounded in Burkina Faso after reportedly violating its airspace, prompting a sharp condemnation. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-burkina-faso-grounds-nigerian-military-aircraft-over-airspace-violation/

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26 h. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian military for foiling coup in Benin Republic

It took some hours before the government's loyal forces, assisted by Nigeria, took control and flushed out the...

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31 h. ago Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

The presidency says the Republic of Benin made two separate, urgent requests for Nigerian military intervention during last week’s attempted read more Nigeria deployed jets, troops after Benin made ‘two urgent requests’, says presidency

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32 h. ago Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday praised the Nigerian military for its swift response to a request from the Government of read more Tinubu hails Nigerian Army for protecting democracy in Benin Republic

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33 h. ago Sector challenges persist after winding down N500bn power, airline intervention fund by CBN

Nigeria’s troubled power and aviation sectors continue to struggle despite the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially closing out its ₦500 billion Power and Airline Intervention Fund (PAIF)—one of its largest development finance programmes—14 years after its launch. The fund, approved by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in 2010, was designed to address the economy’s […]

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35 h. ago Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup

President Tinubu saluted the Nigerian armed forces for standing firm as a protector and defender of democracy. The post Tinubu Hails Nigerian Military For Swift Response In Foiling Benin Coup appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Jaiz Bank signs agreement with IILM as Africa’s first primary dealer

Jaiz Bank, the pioneer non-interest bank in Nigeria, has signed an agreement with the International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) for the Bank’s onboarding as an IILM Primary Dealer. The signing ceremony took place during the CBN–IILM Liquidity Management Capacity Building Conference in Abuja recently. Speaking during the event, Jaiz Bank Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, […]

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4 d. ago Deutsche Bank, Federal Govt Open Talks On Carter, 3rd Mainland Bridges Rehabilitation Funding

The federal government and the management of Deutsche Bank have commenced talks towards funding the replacement of the Carter Bridge and the rehabilitation of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister of Works, Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi on Tuesday received the officials of Deutsche Bank comprising the managing director, global co-head of Structured […]

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4 d. ago Appeal Court Affirms Ban On Vehicle Inspection Office From Enforcing Traffic Laws

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Thursday, affirmed an earlier judgment banning the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from enforcing traffic laws, and awarded N1 million in damages to Abuja motorist Abubakar Marshal. The appellate court’s decision upholds the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had declared that the Directorate of […]

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5 d. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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6 d. ago Army empowers 103 military spouses in Abuja with entrepreneurship skills

The Nigerian Army boosts military spouses’ empowerment, training 103 participants in Abuja with valuable entrepreneurship and hands-on production skills. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-empowers-103-military-spouses-in-abuja-with-entrepreneurship-skills/

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom bans masquerade street displays, orders arrest, prosecution

Akwa Ibom State officially bans masquerade street displays due to public harassment and disturbances. Learn about the new executive order and enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-bans-masquerade-street-displays-orders-arrest-prosecution/

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6 d. ago Military rescues 18 in Borno, Kogi, bandits kidnap Kwara women

Nigerian Army troops conduct successful military rescue operations, freeing 18 abducted victims in Borno and Kogi, while bandits kidnap two in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-rescues-18-in-borno-kogi-bandits-kidnap-kwara-women/

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7 d. ago No repentant Boko Haram member can be recruited into military — Ex

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, debunks claims that repentant Boko Haram members are being absorbed into the Nigerian military. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-repentant-boko-haram-member-can-be-recruited-into-military-ex-cds/

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8 d. ago Zenith Bank GMD buys N732.6m worth of shares, signals strong growth outlook

Zenith Bank’s Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, has acquired 11 million units of the bank’s shares in a move widely seen as a strong vote of confidence in the lender’s growth trajectory after Nigeria’s banking recapitalisation drive. According to a regulatory filing on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the transaction—valued at […]

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