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FG approves N44.2bn for free internet services at 20 airports

Abuja, March 30, 2023- The Federal Government has approved N24.2 billon for the provision of free internet services at 20 airports across the country. The free internet services will also be extended to some higher institutions and markets to support small and medium-scale enterprises. About 43 higher institutions will benefit from the project. This was announced by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Is Pantanmi, on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. He said the National Communications Commission (NCC) would spearhead the delivery of the …

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Air Nigeria to commence operation before May 29 – minister

Abuja, March 23, 2023 – Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, says the national carrier, Nigeria Air, will commence operation before May 29, 2023. Sirika made the promise Abuja on Thursday at the ongoing of a National Aviation Stakeholders Forum 2023. “Negotiation meeting with the Ethiopian Airlines Group Consortium and the Federal Government of Nigeria ongoing. “Next step: Federal Executive Council approval of the Full Business Case. “Operation of local and international flights will commence soon. Before the end of this administration, before May 29, we will fly,” he said. …

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NRC to construct 11 flyovers at level-crossings in Lagos

Abuja, March 14, 2023 – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has begun the construction of underground pass and overhead bridges (flyovers) at the 11 level crossings across Lagos State to avoid accidents. Okhiria, the Managing Director of NRC, said this during an interview with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday “We have started the separation of road from the rail in Oyingbo and Ebute-Metta and constructed an underground pass and an overhead pass at the Agege level crossing. “We are going to have 11 flyovers within Lagos and we cannot do …

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NDLEA arrests businessman with 9.4 kilograms of heroin

Lagos, March 5, 2023 – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday said it arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, with over 9.40 kilograms of heroin at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. It said the drugs were concealed in false bottoms of his two travelling bags. The suspect, a business class passenger on Qatar Airline flight, was arrested at Terminal 2 of the MMIA on Saturday, March 4, 2023, on his way to India. Though a native of Nnewi South Local Government area of Anambra State, the …

Politics Travel

Buhari leaves for Qatar for conference of least developed countries

Abuja, March 4, 2023 – President Muhammadu Buhari is to leave Nigeria today for the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Garba Shehu, the President’s Spokesman, who said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said this followed an invitation by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The conference, which is from March 5 to March 9 has the theme: “From Potential to Prosperity,” holds once in a decade. It provides an opportunity to …

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FG repatriates 150 stranded Nigerians in Niamey

Kano, Feb. 21, 2023 – The Federal Government has repatriated 150 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)  and ECOWAS) Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, said this while receiving the returnees at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Monday. Umar-Farouq said the returnees, who arrived in Kano Airport at about 3:45 pm, were brought by SKY MALI Airlines, operated by the Ethiopian Airlines. She said the returnees were repatriated to Nigeria through …

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“Don’t travel to some parts of Nigeria”, America warns its citizens

Abuja, Feb. 21, 2023 – The United States Embassy in Nigeria on Monday issued another travel advisory to American citizens in Nigeria not to travel to some parts of the country. This advice was an updated travel advisory alert titled “Reissued with updates to staffing and do not travel areas.” The embassy warned Americans in Nigeria not to travel to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due to terrorism and kidnapping. “Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara states due to kidnapping “Coastal areas of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross …

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Transcorp Hotels appoints new non-executive director

Abuja, Feb. 19, 2023 – Udechukwu Obi Osakwe has been appointed a non-executive director of the leading hospitality brand, Transcorp Hotels Plc, effective February 17, 2023, subject to the approval of shareholders. Osakwe’s appointment comes following the retirement of Mr. Alexander Adeyemi from the board after serving for close to four years. Osakwe brings to the board his extensive experience in Finance and Management Consulting, having held critical roles across the public and development sectors. He is an experienced Chartered Accountant, Finance Director, and strong finance professional with a demonstrated history …

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Abuja-Kaduna rail services resume

Abuja, Jan. 30, 2023 – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor after the suspension due to derailment on Friday. Mr Niyi Alli, the corporation’s Director of Operations, said in a statement said the services would commence on Jan. 31. “The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation are pleased to announce the recommencement of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service. “The service was suspended on Jan. 27 due to the derailment that occurred at Kubwa Station on the same date. “Subsequently, the service will …

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Nigeria signs MoU with Niger Republic on joint rail line

Abuja, Jan. 27, 2023 – Nigeria on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niger Republic on a joint rail project to link Kano in Nigeria to Maradi in Niger Republic. Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, signed the MoU on behalf of Nigeria, while Niger’s Minister of Transportation, Alma Oumarou, signed on behalf of his country. Sambo said the project would boost trade and other socio-economic activities between Nigeria and Niger Republic as well as West Africa. He said it would also facilitate the realisation of the objectives of the …