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The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday commissioned the upgraded runway of the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport. Mrs. Tinubu is in the state to take part in the grand finale of the Ebonyi Womens Day Celebration, an annual event that celebrates the women of the state. Commissioning the runway, the First Lady, commended the…
7 Nov
The federal government has unveiled plans to host the first Nigeria International Air Show in April 2025 in Lagos, with the aim of attracting investors to the aviation industry. The development comes amidst plans by the government to concession five major international airports and the urgent need to rebrand the image of Nigeria’s aviation industry.…
14 Oct
The federal government has announced the upgrade of the Muhammadu Buhari airport, Maiduguri to international status to further boost economic activities in the state. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the Borno state Governor Babagana Umar Zulum in his office in Abuja. Keyamo while describing…
10 Aug
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in Africa, state media reported. The new hub will be able to handle 100 million passengers a year once completed in five years, Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Mesfin Tasew was quoted as saying at a press…
10 Mar
Pushed by the rising cost of food items that has worsened the nation’s economic woes, a strategic investment and food security strategy is being developed by some states including Niger, Lagos and a few others
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International law expert, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi (SAN) has called on investors and businesses to align their business practices, policies, processes, governance structures and decisions with the international law requirements.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has appointed Mr Olasupo Shasore (SAN) as the chairman of the Federal Government’s Legal Audit Committee for Agreements and MOUs on Accelerated Gas Development Projects
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Section 18 of Nigeria’s Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007 states that the “President shall submit the Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly not later than September 30th of each year.” And Section 19 of the Act says “the National Assembly shall consider and pass the Bill within 90 days of receipt.”
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Akwa Ibom State Government has announced measures to further mitigate the prevailing high cost of living and hardship, beginning with the Yuletide season, saying the measure is intended to ensure that the traditional joy associated with the season is not lost to the hardship in the land.
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The once peaceful Ekenobizi community in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Council of Abia State, has been plunged into fear and uncertainty following an attack by unknown gunmen on a military checkpoint, which left two soldiers dead.
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Workers in the informal economy have demanded the expansion of social protection and other rights to achieve decent work for all.They argued that globally, informal economy workers are the most visible workers
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The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) said it has established the necessary structures and frameworks to begin local production of vehicle spare parts. This initiative is aimed at reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imports, which currently cost the country $1 billion yearly. The NADDC Director General, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this during the conclusion of…
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The stage is getting set for aggrieved contestants in the November 2, 2024, Abia State Local Government Election to seek redress and justice in court. In this regard, the state Chief Judge (CJ), Justice Lilian Abai
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Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the release of its abducted officers, who were freed unhurt. The command's spokesperson, Mr John Kennedy, disclosed this development to The Guardian in Asaba yesterday...
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Former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Nasir Danladi Bako; President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ike Neliaku; were among distinguished personalities