A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES INTRODUCE ECONOMICAL TICKET PRICES

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 […]

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SEPLAT ENERGY DECLARES A PROFIT OF N81.3 BILLION IN 2023

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 […]

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ALIA APPROVES INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL STATUS FOR BENUE LEGISLATURE AND JUDICIARY

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 […]

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EDITORIAL: ANALYZING THE SCHOOL DEBATE IN NIGER

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 […]

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WIKE GIVES APPROVAL FOR PROMOTION OF 8,785 FCTA STAFF

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, […]

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FREE DELIVERY KITS INITIATED FOR PREGNANT HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLEES BY FCTA

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) launched free delivery kits for pregnant women enrolled in the FCT health insurance scheme on Thursday. During the program, organized by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in collaboration with USAID, free delivery kits were distributed to vulnerable pregnant women across the six area councils. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, the […]

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ABUJA’S GREEN INITIATIVE THROUGH NOURISHING WITH FOOD

FOOD COST PROTESTS HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS The ongoing civil unrest demanding urgent government intervention to address the escalating cost of food underscores the necessity for proactive measures to improve living conditions. Historically, the beautification of urban centers through ornamental plant species aimed at preserving plant life and maintaining ecosystem balance. Shifting towards cultivation […]

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