Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has announced a significant upgrade to the welfare of National Youth Service Corps members in the state. The governor has approved the reconstruction and upgrade of the NYSC Orientation Camp in Ikot Itie Idung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area. This move aims to provide a conducive environment […]
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has unveiled its July 2025 industry report, indicating that despite Nigeria’s sixth-place standing in overall seat volumes among countries, none of its airports featured in the top 10 for highest seat sales. This report, presented during AFRAA’s Industrial Affairs Briefing conducted virtually on Wednesday, where industry stakeholders assessed performance […]
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued six law students who were abducted on July 26, 2025, while traveling to the Nigerian Law School in Yola, Adamawa State. The students, all from Anambra State, were kidnapped by bandits along the Benue-Taraba boundary. According to the Benue State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Udeme […]
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has unveiled its July 2025 industry report, indicating that despite Nigeria’s sixth-place standing in overall seat volumes among countries, none of its airports featured in the top 10 for highest seat sales. This report, presented during AFRAA’s Industrial Affairs Briefing conducted virtually on Wednesday, where industry stakeholders assessed performance […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has named Barrister Kasimu Otono as his new Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, replacing Felix Isere who was suspended from office on Tuesday. Isere’s suspension stemmed from allegations of unauthorized fundraising for an upcoming Oil and Gas Summit in Benin City. Kasimu Otono brings a wealth of […]
South Africa finds itself among nearly 70 nations confronting President Donald Trump’s newly proposed tariffs on exports, which were initially slated for implementation. South Africa intends to leverage the week-long postponement of the US’s imposition of 30-percent tariffs to engage in rigorous negotiations aimed at circumventing these penalties and safeguarding employment, President Cyril Ramaphosa […]
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a series of coordinated attacks against medical doctors at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, in Abeokuta. The association has also threatened legal action against the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), accusing its members […]
The helicopter landing fee has reignited a four-year-long dispute between the Federal Government and operators in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The aviation industry in Nigeria finds itself mired in renewed contention as helicopter operators and oil companies resist a contentious landing fee of $300 per landing, recently reimposed by the federal government. This policy, […]
The industrial action initiated by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been suspended, as declared by the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Following a confidential meeting held on Friday, Pate informed journalists that the decision was reached after discussions with the nursing association’s leadership. Nevertheless, the union leaders chose […]
The Federal Government has tasked the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) with collaborating with state governors to develop bankable housing projects, aiming to bring homeownership solutions directly to citizens. This initiative seeks to address Nigeria’s housing deficit by leveraging the expertise and resources of both federal and state governments. The collaboration will […]
