Reps okay N24 billion airports fee refund to Kebbi, Nasarawa

WITH the addition of two new CRJ 900 aircraft to the fleet of Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, has said the commitment of Governor Umo Eno to ensuring sustainable growth in the aviation sector is unquestionable. Reflecting on the development at the weekend, Ememobong said that Eno’s sustained investment in Ibom Air “is a part of the larger investment in aviation, which aims to make our state an aviation hub.” Last Friday, Eno took delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft for the state-owned airline with assurances that his administration would expedite actions towards achieving optimum returns on investment of public funds and assets within and outside the state. The governor, who received the two aircraft labelled 5N-CED and 5N-CEE, which touched ground at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 2:59 p.m. and 3:06 p.m., respectively, affirmed that the acquisition was funded in full by the state government without any loan or facility from any financial institution. This, he said, was in line with his administration's determination to break the vicious cycle of state government investments existing only to settle debts in favour of financial institutions. , adding that his administration would rather explore ventures that would ensure returns on investment to the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), promising not to withhold any support needed by the agency.

The Practitioners of Content Creators, Skit-Makers, and Influencers Guild of Nigeria (PCCSIGN) has signed a partnership deal with the Nigerian Institute for Social Media Analysts (NISMA) to boost standards in the creative industry.

Nigeria’s poor rating in the corruption perception index and other indicators of public probity is a cause for concern, according to the former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has endorsed a petition urging it to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the Edo State governorship elections.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevweri, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members have gone spiritual, praying for the former governor of the state, Ifeanyi Okowa, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged mismanagement of N1.3 trillion.

Rivers State is gearing up to host an extraordinary session of the ECOWAS Parliament, marking a significant moment for a state that has been experiencing political instability for a year.

The Adamawa State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on violent crime and gang activities, arresting two suspected gang members linked to multiple robberies and violent incidents in Yola North.

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has directed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji; and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

The Convener and President of Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to address five key areas of critical need in the country, which according to him

Facilitators of the State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) in Nigeria’s northwest region have alleged corruption within the agency, claiming they were shortchanged on promised stipends and equipment.