Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, was part of the historic event over the weekend, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector with the delivery of the first of 10 new Airbus A220-300 series airplanes. This procurement was initiated during his tenure in 2021. Ibom Air, established in 2019 under Mr Udom Emmanuel’s […]
Ibom Air has indicated that the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) project underway in Akwa Ibom State will contribute to filling the gap in the African continent. As part of the state government’s strategy to transform Ibom Airport into a hub in West Africa, Ibom Air’s Group Manager of Marketing and Communications, Mrs. Aniekan Essienette, […]
In a recent statement, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emphasized the imperative for Nigeria to liberalize the power sector, allowing increased investment. Atiku argued that opening up the power sector would stimulate economic growth, enhance efficiency, and address the persistent challenges facing the nation’s power supply. Atiku noted that the current centralized control of the […]
Travelers and travel agencies can now breathe a sigh of relief, as international airlines operating in the country have unveiled a limited number of affordable tickets, achieved through the intervention of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The NCAA took action to curb what it labeled as the “spiraling cost of air tickets.” High ticket […]
Seplat Energy Plc. posted a net profit of N81.330 billion for the financial year 2023, as disclosed in the group’s financial statement. The after-tax profit demonstrated an 83% surge from N44.433 billion in 2022. The revenue also experienced a notable uptick, rising by 72.54% from N403.9 billion in 2022 to N696.9 billion in 2023. The […]
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State announced on Thursday that the state’s legislative and judiciary branches now possess complete financial independence. The governor conveyed this information through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, during a press briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive meeting held at the Government House in Makurdi. Alia clarified that […]
The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, indicated on Thursday that the initial draft report of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution would be prepared by August 2024. Kalu, serving as the chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, further mentioned that the final clean copy, eligible for presidential […]
The lawmakers from the Labour Party (LP) in the Anambra State House of Assembly have contributed their six months’ basic salary to alleviate the hardships faced by the people. Jude Ifeanyi Umennajiego, the spokesperson for the group and representative of Onitsha South II, urged both the federal and state governments to halt activities in all […]
The practice of debate among pupils and students is an ancient custom, primarily aimed at cultivating vital skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, and public speaking. Debates serve to enable students to articulate their thoughts coherently, influencing others and building confidence. It is a forum where effective communication skills are nurtured, all governed by well-defined […]
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, approves promotion of 8,785 FCTA staff Mr. Udo Samuel Atang, the acting Permanent Secretary of FCTA, announced on Thursday that 8,785 personnel, who successfully passed the promotion examination, have been approved for promotion to the next rank according to public service rules. Out of the 9,710 staff participating in the process, […]