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Airline strike: NANTA seeks prompt intervention from FG
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has urged the Federal Government to quickly wade into the proposed strike by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), due to the increase in the price of aviation fuel.
Mrs…
Tinubu’s campaign distances self from Jibrin’s APC resignation
A member of the Bola Tinubu Campaign Organisation, says resignation of its Campaign Director General (DG), Alhaji Abdulmumin Jibrin from membership of the APC has nothing to do with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a presidential aspirant of the party.…
Ibom Airline Will Not Withdraw Flight Services – Statement
Ibom Airlines Ltd., (Ibom Air) says it is not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services as announced by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON).
AON had hinged its resolve to shut down domestic flights over the increase in the price of…
How To Improve Diversity, Inclusion In Energy Sector – Seplat
The Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy Plc, Dr Chioma Nwachuku, says
diversity and inclusion in the energy sector strives to harness strength, knowledge and expertise of excluded groups, thereby achieving best…
69,828 Candidates Sit For 2022 Entrance Exams Into Unity Schools
No fewer than 69,828 pupils on Saturday sat for the 2022 National Common Entrance Examination (NECO) for admission into the 110 federal government colleges across the country.
Malam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education, disclosed this…
Sirika begs domestic airlines to shelve planned operations shutdown
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has begged Nigerian airlines to suspend the planned shutdown of operations from Monday over the high cost of aviation fuel from N190 to N700 per litre.
Sirika made the appeal in a statement…
Employment: U.S. Firm To Train 50,000 Nigerian Youths On Competitive Skills
A United States-Nigerian Technology Company, WRKR Technology Inc., has promised to train 50,000 Nigerians on its skills that would make them globally competitive for employment opportunities.
WRKR is a technology company that unlocks…
Osun PDP Crisis: Babayemi Solicits Support For Reconciliation Committee
The factional candidate of Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Dotun Babayemi, has solicited support for Eyitayo Jegede-led reconciliation committee.
The reconciliation committee was put in place by the national headquarters of…
Buhari’s aide Dabiri-Erewa mocks S/West APC leaders
Chairman of Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has decried the lack of women representation in the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West geopolitical zone.
She made her…
Kano PRP Governorship Aspirant Promises Better Deal For Electorate
Salihu Tanko- Yakasai, governorship aspirant on the platform of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Kano State, has promised the people of the state better dividends of democracy, if he wins the 2023 general election.
Yakasai, who…
EU Ambassador Lights Up Abuja City Gate To Commemorate Europe Day
The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS Ambassador, Ms Samuela Isopi, on Friday lightened up the Abuja City Gate to commemorate Europe Day’s celebration.
Europe Day is a day for celebrating peace and unity among the…
Army remains committed to retirees welfare – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, on Friday said Nigerian Army remained committed to enhancing the welfare of its retired and discharged personnel.
Faruk disclosed this in a good message he sent to the send-off…
Katsina boat accident: NIWA expresses displeasure, cautions operators
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has expressed displeasure over the recurring boat accidents across Nigeria, in spite of the efforts put in place by the agency.
Mr Jibril Dardau, General Manager Corporate Affairs of NIWA,…
WHO Confirms Death Of 3rd Ebola Patient In DR Congo
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, confirmed the death of third Ebola patient in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the latest fatality in an outbreak first reported in April.
The first case was reported on April 23…
No New Tariff Review Approved By NERC – Chairman
Mr Sanusi Garba, the Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says the commission has not approved any new tariff rate review in recent times.
Garba told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that the last tariff review was…
Gov. Mohammed advises Nigerians to work with their governors to secure Nigeria
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on Nigerians to work with their state governors, to secure the country.
Mohammed made the call in an interview with newsmen on Friday after he led members of his presidential aspiration team…
Biden appoints 1st black woman White House Press Secretary
U.S. President Joe Biden, on Thursday, announced Karine Jean-Pierre as White House Press Secretary, making history as the first Black woman to hold the post.
Jean-Pierre, 44-year-old daughter of Haitian immigrants, will replace Jen…
Experts Express Concern Over Journalists Exposures To Traumatic Events
Media experts have expressed concern over trauma risks that journalists in Nigeria face, demanding trauma literacy in journalism curricula to make them informed, responsive and sensitive.
The media experts spoke at a Roundtable on…
Apapa Congestion: Lagos To Begin Badagry Seaport Construction
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said plans have reached an advanced stage to begin the construction of Badagry Seaport in the state.
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure in Lagos at the All Markets Conference 2022…
Anambra To Construct International Drug Market In Oba
The Anambra State Government says plans are underway to construct an international drug market that will reduce influx of adulterated drugs.
Dr Afam Obidike, the state Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure in Onitsha on Thursday,…
Orji Kalu Eulogises Reps Spokesman, Benjamin Kalu At 51
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has congratulated the spokesman of the 9th House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu as he celebrates his 51st birthday anniversary.
Kalu, in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday in…
AIICO Partners NGO To Tackle Malaria In Vulnerable Communities
AIICO Insurance Plc is partnering HACEY Health Initiative to fight Malaria to mark the 2022 World Malaria Day.
Head, Strategic Marketing and Communications, AIICO, Mr Segun Olalandu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos.
Olalandu…
Oyo Deserves Quality Leader, Says APC Governorship Aspirant
Mr Sheriff Mustapha, a Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, says the state deserves quality leader, as he declared his intention to contest.
Mustapha made the assertions, while…
Ogun Assembly Passes Resolution To Prune Revenue Agents
The Ogun Assembly has passed a resolution to limit the number of Revenue Generating Agents/Organisations in the transport industry to a maximum of three per sector.
The lawmakers, during the plenary in Abeokuta on Thursday, said that the…
In Photos: Buhari meets UN secretary general in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari today played host to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres at the Aso Rock Villa.
Guterres was said to have arrived at the Presidential Villa around 3pm and held a closed-door meeting…
Fun Seekers Desert Bauchi For Lack Of Recreational Facilities
Fun seekers in Bauchi metropolis have expressed concern over lack of recreational facilities, which deprived them of the benefit of leisure during festivities in the area.
Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria…
Eld-el-Fitr: Don’t Go Back To Sinful Ways, Cleric Urges
Alhaji Kamaldeen Adeyemi-Bagudu, the Chief Imam of Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, has urged Muslim faithful not to indulge in sin after the Ramadan fast.
Adeyemi-Bagudu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
40 Secondary Schools Set For maiden America Football League In Lagos
The President, Nigerian America Football Association (NAFA), Babajide Akeredolu, on Tuesday said that 40 secondary schools would compete in the maiden edition of the 2022 League.
He said this while addressing a news conference in Lagos…
AKK Project To Stimulate Gas Infrastructural Development In Nigeria – Expert
The Oilserv Ltd., Contractor handling the ongoing Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline project says the project will stimulate gas infrastructural development and industrialisation in Nigeria.
Mr Emeka Okwuosa, Chairman, Oilserv Ltd.,…
Press Freedom Day: Sanwo-Olu Tasks Journalists On Objectivity
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday, urged journalists to rededicate themselves to courageous and objective journalism, as it would lend credence to their reports.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for…