Aviation sector
4 Mar
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation, describing 2023 as the best-ever for safe air transport.
25 Jan
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a memorandum of understanding with a weather intelligence company, Tomorrow.io to enhance digital weather and climate intelligence. The MoU with the leading weather intelligence company based in the US city of Boston will see NiMet and the firm collaborate on a whole range of areas including commercializing weather…
9 Aug 2023
The rising interest in investment partnerships in education, technology, aviation is expected to form the centrepiece of Nigeria-Irish investment confab. The organisers said the confab, ‘Irish -Nigerian Partnership Investment Conference’ is aimed at promoting economic growth and collaboration. The gathering, which is slated for 27 and 29th October 2023 in Dublin, will offer a platform…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new board to oversee the affairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Tinubu announced the appointment of seven Nigerian professionals on Friday in a statement by presidency spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The SEC board has Mairiga Aliyu Katuka as Chairman; Emomotimi Agama is Director-General while Frana Chukwuogor is Executive…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has warned the public not to fall for a video suggesting it is auctioning vehicles. NCS on Friday refuted the video with scandalous narration announcing a purported auction of vehicles. Customs issued a statement on Friday to alert the general public on the video while warning them not to fall…
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A man set himself on fire Friday outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with officers rushing to extinguish the flames. Burning clothes were strewn in the park, which was locked down by authorities, while ambulances lined up nearby on standby, an AFP correspondent at the scene saw, describing a strong…
6 hours ago
Leul Gebreselassie, the second Ethiopian man to win the men's title at the Okpekpe international 10km road race, will be gunning for his first major marathon win on Sunday at the London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the six major marathons in the world. The rest are Boston, Berlin, New York, Tokyo, and Chicago…
7 hours ago
The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
7 hours ago
Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
7 hours ago
Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to prove they have the mental strength to bounce back from a painful spell that wrecked their Champions League challenge and dented their Premier League title bid.
7 hours ago
Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.