ValueJet has signed a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air, the Cross River State-owned carrier, to operate and manage its two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets. The deal, announced on Tuesday in Lagos, places day-to-day operations of the CRJ1000s under ValueJet’s Air Operator Certificate, enabling the aircraft to begin commercial service promptly. […]
The Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUB) has received a state-of-the-art technology experience centre from Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of the Zinox Group and Founder of the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), as part of efforts to prepare Nigerian graduates for global competitiveness. The facility, unveiled on Ekeh’s behalf by Nigeria Computer Society President Dr. Muhammad […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its weight behind a new artificial intelligence (AI) training programme aimed at accelerating the implementation of Africa’s long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. In a statement on Tuesday, the Bank said that through its Joint Secretariat Support Office, it provided both technical and financial assistance […]
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old woman, Ngozi Muotuanya, over her alleged involvement in child theft and interstate trafficking. According to police, Muotuanya, a resident of Awkuzu-Oba, was arrested on Monday by operatives of the Oba Division following credible intelligence. She is suspected of being a key figure in a trafficking network […]
The cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is expected to ease in the coming days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery slashed its ex-depot price from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre. The adjustment, announced on Tuesday by the company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, takes effect from August 12, 2025. Chiejina described the move […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has set a goal to improve its service delivery by 30 per cent within the next year, unveiling a new Service Charter in Abuja on Tuesday to drive the change. At the launch, NIMC’s Director-General, Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote — represented by the Director of the Inspectorate and Enforcement Unit, […]
Residents of Umuguma in Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, are appealing to Governor Hope Uzodimma to urgently repair their main access road, which they say has become nearly impassable due to flooding. Following heavy downpours over the weekend, several commuters and vehicles were stranded as waterlogged sections of the road made passage difficult. […]
In a move to modernise classrooms, the Oyo State Government has equipped 18,000 public school teachers with tablet devices, aiming to improve teaching delivery and student learning across all 33 local government areas. The devices were handed over on Tuesday at Emmanuel College, Agbowo, Ibadan, by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde. […]
AXA Mansard’s Chief Financial Officer, Ngozi Ola-Israel, has received top recognition at the Women Tabloid Awards for her role in driving financial growth, innovation, and inclusive leadership within the insurance sector. The Women Tabloid Awards spotlight women who are reshaping industries and challenging long-standing norms. Ola-Israel’s accolade, announced this week, reflects her decade-long contributions to […]
The International Civil Aviation Organisation is urging global aviation stakeholders to intensify safety collaboration after accident figures rose sharply in 2024 despite long-term improvements in air travel safety. According to ICAO’s 2025 Edition Safety Report – State of Global Aviation Safety, there were 95 accidents involving scheduled commercial flights last year, up from 66 in […]
