52 m. ago NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invited all domestic airlines to a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 10, in Abuja. Spokesperson for the Authority, Michael Achimugu, on his verified X handle on Tuesday, September 9, said the meeting would focus on key issues affecting air travel in the country, […] The post NCAA summons domestic airlines to Abuja on passenger safety, service standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Fuel Surcharge Aimed At Fixing Nigeria’s Roads’, Says Tax Reform Chair Oyedele

  The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele said the proposed fuel surcharge was not to add additional burden on Nigerians but to generate dedicated revenue to fix the country’s decaying road network. Oyedele identified the decaying road network as a major driver of high inflation, especially in […]

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3 h. ago Manufacturing, Agric Sectors’ Underperformance Weakens Industrialisation

The underperformance of Nigeria’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors is significantly weakening the country’s industrialisation efforts. Industry stakeholders attributed the real sector’s underperformance to multiple challenges constraining the realisation of its huge potential. These include persistent structural challenges, including an unreliable power supply, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to affordable finance, regulatory bottlenecks, and the significant reduction […]

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5 h. ago Not All Aspirants In Anambra Guber Race Are Truly Competing – Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has accused some of his rivals in the upcoming governorship election of contesting not to win but merely to gain popularity. The statement was made on Monday, during a visit to the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Ben Emeka, as part of the community’s new yam festival in Anambra […] The post Not All Aspirants In Anambra Guber Race Are Truly Competing – Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola

Tribune Online Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Nigeria, in the past few decades, has been battling with crises that have led some analysts to believe that the nation is jinxed. But a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Engr. Femi Babalola, in this interview, declares that citizens of the country have been suffering from the ineptitude of their […] Nigerians are paying for the ineptitude of their leaders —Engr Femi Babalola Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Students Confirm Disbursement Of N800m Scholarship By Bauchi Governor

The National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) has confirmed that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed’s administration has disbursed N800 million as part of the 2024/2025 scholarship scheme to indigent students across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi on Monday, NUBASS national president, Comrade Bello Ibrahim Aliyu, described the development as “historic in […]

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9 h. ago Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador

Tribune Online Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Taiwan Representative and Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Andy Yih Ping Liu, said the country is ready to work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse and real estate challenges. Speaking during the Annual General Meeting of FIABCI, Nigeria Chapter in Lagos, You Ping Liu, suggested the adoption of Taiwan model for the promotion of […] Taiwan will work with Nigeria to overcome building collapse —Ambassador Tribune Online

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10 h. ago “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised concerns over the zoning of presidential tickets ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. He alleged that the zoning process is being manipulated to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Monday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Momodu […] The post “Zoning Presidential Tickets Is Strategy To Favour APC” – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially scrapped its long-standing policy that eliminated students from training after three unsuccessful attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. Under the new reform, affected students will now be allowed to retake only the specific section they failed until they achieve a passing score, provided they maintain […] The post Nursing Council Ends Rule That Expelled Students After Three Exam Failures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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14 h. ago Trump reacts as Ukrainian woman stabbed to death on train in Charlotte

Tribune Online Trump reacts as Ukrainian woman stabbed to death on train in Charlotte “She was just sitting there, viciously stabbed. There are evil people, and if we don’t handle them, we don’t have a country.” Trump reacts as Ukrainian woman stabbed to death on train in Charlotte Tribune Online

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15 h. ago UK mulls visa suspension for countries with no migrant return deals

Tribune Online UK mulls visa suspension for countries with no migrant return deals For us that means the possibility of cutting visas in the future to say we do expect countries to play ball.... UK mulls visa suspension for countries with no migrant return deals Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS

Tribune Online Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS Our personnel will continue to be law-abiding, while upholding justice and respect for civil authority.... Insecurity: National security requires sustained, collective actions — CAS Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN

Tribune Online Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Rev. Yakubu Pam, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says President Bola Tinubu has good intentions for the country but... Tinubu has good intentions but citizens running out of patience — Northern CAN Tribune Online

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25 h. ago “Despite Fame, Fela Was Very Poor, Couldn’t Even Afford Food For Us” – Femi Kuti

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has opened up about the financial hardships his late father, Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, faced while raising his family. Speaking in a recent interview with Afropolitan, posted on Instagram, Femi revealed that even as Fela’s first hit, Jeun Ko Ku, gained widespread acclaim, the family was living in severe poverty. […] The post “Despite Fame, Fela Was Very Poor, Couldn’t Even Afford Food For Us” – Femi Kuti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Minister Promises Upgrade Of Critical Environmental Infrastructure

Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal has assured partners of the federal government’s commitment to upgrading critical infrastructure for the country’s development and protecting the environment. Balarabe spoke in Lagos when he inaugurated the Optimised House, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP). […]

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33 h. ago EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria?

Tribune Online EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria? Holding an election under a state of emergency in Nigeria is a complex and highly debated topic EXPLAINER: Is holding election under emergency rule constitutional in Nigeria? Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Apply In Your Country Of Nationality Or Residence, US Directs Visa Applicants

The United States authorities have issued a new guideline for procuring US non-immigrant visas, a policy in line with Trump’s administration measures to streamline non-immigrant visa adjudications while managing global backlogs and security concerns. This latest information was obtained from the official website of the US Department of State on Saturday, September 6. The website […]

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34 h. ago Foreign Agents Now Hire Nigerians For Global Digital Disinformation Campaigns

As Nigeria’s digital infrastructure continues to mature and connectivity spreads across its vast and youthful population, the nation has found itself at the nexus of a new and troubling frontier—outsourcing and amplifying foreign disinformation campaigns. A recent investigation has brought to light a pro-Russian YouTube network operating from within Nigeria, raising questions about the country’s […]

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