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1 Nov
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its partners have successfully demonstrated that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.
11 Jun 2024
The Ministry of Interior said Nigerians will now enjoy a smoother and more secure travel experience. The Ministry said this in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the Nigerian passport has been integrated into the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). "The ICAO PKD and PKI systems…
10 May 2024
Worried by the yawning gaps in requisite skills across all facets of the local air transport sector, the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), has laid a management plan through scalable skills acquisition, with technical, operational...
12 Mar 2024
A team of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) auditors, yesterday, arrived in Nigeria to commence the 2024 ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) through Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) for Lagos and Abuja airports.
12 Mar 2024
Piqued by the pushback from travellers and regulators, airline operators have again blamed multiple factors for incessant flight delays, among which are extraneous issues that are beyond the reach of airlines.
26 Jan 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have extended cooperation in setting and implementing global standards for the safe carriage of dangerous goods by air. An agreement to this effect was concluded at the IATA Executive Offices in Geneva, during a visit by ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar,…
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The Ogun State Police Command has set up a crack team to rescue the wife of a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu from kidnappers. Odumosu was reportedly kidnapped on 16 January 2025. The Ogun State Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, made this known to the press in Abeokuta on Friday. The victim was…
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The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity in Nigeria. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the launch in Abuja, according to a statement by the ministry's spokesperson, Omolara Esan. Olawande said the initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic…
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Cross River State Government has officially handed over 31 hectares of land at Adiabo, Calabar to Family Home Fund to construct a women's housing scheme. The housing scheme is a Federal Government initiative known as the National Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (NPRGS) to empower the widows and vulnerable women in Cross River State. Under…
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The local government election in Ondo State, on Saturday, commenced with heavy security presence across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that personnel of the Nigeria police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were observed at polling centres and strategic places. As early as 7:00a.m., security personnel were seen at…
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Donald Trump confirmed that his inauguration as US president on Monday will move indoors due to expected freezing weather, undercutting the Republican's hopes for a grandiose spectacle to kick off his second term. "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country," Trump wrote on his Truth Social feed on Friday. "Therefore, I have ordered the…
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We often toss chicken into water in the sink and wait for it to thaw, then wash and cook. But that’s not the right way. Properly cleaning your chicken is crucial for safe and tasty meals. Handling raw chicken without care can lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses. A clean chicken ensures safety and enhances…
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Americans will be hit by a "Trump tariffs tax" if the US president-elect increases customs duties on Canadian products, the Canadian foreign minister said Friday, pledging a hard-hitting response in any trade war. Donald Trump, who returns to the White House next week, has said he plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports…
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Yagba Action Group (YAG), a non-partisan socio-political body consisting of professionals and technocrats from Yagba Federal Constituency, Kogi State has commiserated with the member, Federal House of Representatives for Yagba Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon Leke Abejide over the demise of his Senior Legislative Aide, Barrister Kunle Adeniyi. Adeniyi,…
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Eintracht Frankfurt overcame the imminent departure of in-form Omar Marmoush to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home on Friday, heaping more misery on the slumping visitors. Frankfurt, who cut Manchester City target Marmoush from the matchday squad just hours before kickoff, were clinical and controlled. Striker Hugo Ekitike put Frankfurt in front early and Dortmund…
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BARELY 72 hours to his inauguration, the United States of America's President-elect, Donald Trump, has declared that the nation would resolve its differences with China to foster development and global peace. Trump, on his X Handle on Friday, revealed that he was on a mutual phone conversation with the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, adding that…