By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Kenya Airways has been sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating consumer rights in cases involving three passengers, including Gloria Omisore. The airline was found guilty of several consumer-related infractions, prompting the regulatory body to impose penalties. Director of Public Affairs and...
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals have pledged to deepen collaboration on Nigeria’s energy security. The aim according to them is to also advance shared prosperity for Nigerians. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the President/Chief Executive of...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says provision of water to Abuja satellite towns is dear to the heart of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this after he inspected some projects in Abuja on Friday, while responding to a question about his recent visit...
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed to enhance national food security, water management, and climate resilience. The project, valued at $500 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to deliver large-scale multi-purpose infrastructure for irrigation...
In a remarkable celebration of humanitarian service and strategic collaboration, Miss Valdeen Pierre , Country Director – United State ; A New Thing International foundation ; was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the prestigious National Humanitarian Summit 2025, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The award...
A Chief Lecturer, Department of Communication and Language Arts, Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Omobayo Raheem, has called on individuals, institutions and industries to key into using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance Nigeria. Raheem made the call on Thursday evening while delivering Yabatech’s 17th Inaugural Lecture Series 2025,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has offered his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The President in a statement on Thursday by his media aide Bayo Onanuga, felicitated The...
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said President Bola Tinubu is making significant efforts to raise Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through increased contributions from the digital economy. Tijani made the disclosure on Thursday during a visit to his alma mater, Anglican Grammar...
The Senate on Thursday passed the remaining two of four key tax reform bills, having earlier approved two on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly passed bills are the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, 2025 and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2025. Their passage followed...
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has called for the adoption of advanced technological innovations to enhance the competitiveness of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Pius Akutah, made the call on Thursday in a statement after a meeting with the Lekki Port management...
The Edo State branch of Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has tasked nursing mothers in Edo State to ensure that they complete immunization schedule for their babies to avoid diseases that could cause death or hamper growth of the child. The chairman of Edo State branch...
The Senate passed two of the four Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday. These are expected to reform Nigeria’s tax laws. Lawmakers approved the bills after considering and adopting recommendations from the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Sen. Sani Musa. The four key bills are: the Joint Revenue Board...
The Federal Government on Wednesday signed a financing agreement for the Value Chain Programme in Northern Nigeria (VCN), as part of ongoing efforts to revolutionise the nation’s agriculture sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with the signing of the agreement, the implementation of the 158.15 million...
The Federal Government on Wednesday directed the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to increase oil production beyond current levels by the end of the year. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr Heineken Lokpobiri, said this in an interview with the News Agency...
Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Kenya at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday. The result, coupled with Morocco’s 3-1 win over Tunisia in the simultaneous Group B fixture, means Nigeria...
Nigeria Police Force has arrested two suspected internationally wanted fugitives over human trafficking and armed robbery. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Adejobi said that one of the suspects was a ringleader of a human trafficking syndicate wanted...
Federal Government says Nigeria has so far lost more than N1.3 billion to outbreak of Tuta absoluta commonly known as the tomato leaf miner or “Tomato Ebola” in three states. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, said this at the on-going four-day capacity building workshop for...
Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) says its consistent presence at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has spurred over eight billion dollars in investments for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Its Chairman, Mr Wole Ogunsanya, disclosed this on Tuesday during the PETAN Luncheon and Panel Session held at the...