The 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership Award has been bestowed upon Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank, as announced by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation. Ambassador Dr. Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, the Executive Director of the foundation, conveyed that Dr. Adesina emerged as the winner through a meticulous selection process conducted by […]
The commitment of the federal government to strengthening its ties with Canada for mutual economic gains in agricultural development has been affirmed. Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), conveyed this commitment during a meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Jamie Christoff, accompanied by Mr Michael Murphy, […]
There is a growing apprehension regarding the decision to merge the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), as proposed by the Oronsaye panel report. On February 27, 2024, President Bola Tinubu approved the implementation of the report, which suggests abolishing certain government agencies and institutions to reduce costs and […]
The commandant of the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State, Idris Ojelabi, has urged stakeholders to participate in the effort to eradicate cultism and other social vices in the state. Mr. Ojelabi made the appeal during a courtesy visit by members of the Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun […]
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 […]
