NCAA Suspends Max Air Operations
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority(NCAA) has suspended the domestic operations of all Boeing 737 aircraft of Max Air over unsafe occurrences. This was disclosed in a letter dated July 12, 2023 and marked NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/363, some irregular occurrences leading to the suspension of the airline’s operation were listed. The letter signed by Ibrahim Dambazau, NCAA director of […]
12 Million Households To Get N8000 Monthly For Six Months-Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said 12 million households will get N8000 monthly for a period of six months to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal This was disclosed in a letter to the House of Representatives and read ont he floor by Speaker Tajudeen Abass during the plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said it […]
Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Is Dead
The Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood has again been thrown into another season of mourning as veteran actress Cynthia Okereke announced dead. Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Sharing a photo of the actress, Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered […]
Mmesoma Admitted Manipulating Her UTME result Using Her Phone , Says Anambra panel
The committee of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the examination fraud involving Mmesoma Ejikeme has confirmed that she manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result, giving herself a score of 362 as against an actual score of 249. the candidate a scholarship worth N3 million. The Committee in its eight-page […]
NPA: Rising to the Challenge of Infrastructure Development
By Alex Akao Are the nation’s seaports, particularly the Tin Can Island Port (TCIP) Apapa-Lagos, in dire need of infrastructure development and allied facilities upgrade to make them more attractive for business as well as give ports users commensurate service for their money? “Yes!” Is the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) currently under the watch of […]
Tinubu Setsup Tax Reform Committe, Appoints Oyedele As Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms. Dele Alake, special adviser to the president on special duties, communications and strategy, said Taiwo Oyedele, fiscal policy partner and Africa tax leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), was named as the chairman of the committee. The committee will comprise […]
Gov. Adeleke Submits Lists of Commissioners
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has submitted list of commissioner-nominees to the state House of assembly for confirmation. Adeleke sent the list to the parliament today, July 7., exactly nine months after taking over power. Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the speaker, reeled out the names at plenary on Friday. The Nominees are: 1. Barr. […]
Telecoms Sector Boosts National GDP By N10.126trn In 2022 – Danbatta
By Patrick Aigbokhan Nigeria’s telecommunications sector stepped up the country’s Gross Domestic Product by N10.126 trillion in 2022 alone, following a progressive turnout in investment in the industry’s business activities from about 8.5 percent in the third quarter of 2015. The industry’s investment profile, comprising foreign direct investment (FDI) and local investment, reached $75.6 billion as of 2021. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive […]
Gov Mbah promises to end Enugu water scarcity in five months
Governor Peter Mbah has vowed to end water scarcity in the Enugu metropolis and other towns in 154 days. During a courtesy call by members of the civil society organisation, Network of Water Rights Initiative (NEWARI) at the Government House in Enugu, Mr Mbah expressed his determination to fulfil his campaign promise of delivering safe […]
‘Them belly full (but we hungry)’
By Simon Kolawole President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been receiving accolades for his initial, somewhat radical policy steps since he was inaugurated on May 29. Many economists, foreign media and, surprisingly, some Nigerian opposition figures are impressed with his speed in announcing the end of petrol subsidy, which he followed up by moving to […]
