Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1. The decision follows recent incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports, involving the duo and airline staff. Keyamo outlined the decisions reached […]
The Federal Government has officially nominated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to a statement released Tuesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Announcing the nomination via his official X handle, Tuggar described Dr. Elias as “one of the most respected […]
The Federal Government on Tuesday formalised a strategic partnership with Tikera Africa, a culture and creative economy hub, aimed at promoting youth and women-led economic inclusion through skilled artisanship, mentorship, and market expansion. The collaboration was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has opened up about the hurdles women face in the music industry and her mission to challenge those barriers. In an interview with BBC Africa, the two-time Grammy winner revealed that earning respect as a woman in the business was not easy. “It was difficult to find people to take […]
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, […]
