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Mr Felix Akinbinu, Regional General Manager,  Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) South West has promised to address the infrastructure challenges at the Murtala Muhammad International Airports (MMIA). Akinbinu, who spoke with newsmen in his office at Ikeja on Monday, said  issues around cooling system and toilets would be resolved immediately. He...

The establishment of Nigeria Air was to rectify the failures of the past in operations of national carriers by government and the private sector, former minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said. Sirika said during an interaction with newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the administration of former President Muhammadu...

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina, is seeking the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop the abundant agricultural and renewable energy resources in the State. The governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kaula Ibrahim, sought the bank’s support when he visited the Director-General, AfDB...

Hadi Sirika, former minister of aviation, says Nigeria Air was unveiled by the national carrier’s shareholders and not the federal government. The former minister spoke when he appeared on Arise TV on Sunday. Nigeria Air, which has an ownership structure of 49 percent held by Ethiopian Airlines, 46 percent by...

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced an upward review of the country’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio for 2021 to 10.86 percent from 6 percent. In its report titled ‘Tax-to-GDP Ratio Revised Computation (2010-2021)’, the statistics agency said the revised calculation now includes relevant revenue collected by other...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has confirmed that once the Dangote Refinery starts pumping out refined petroleum products from late July or early August, the NNPCL will cut down on its imports of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol. NNPCL is currently the sole importer of petrol into Nigeria, a...

Leke Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has gifted N2 million to five youths. The donation is to help fund their businesses. Speaking during the donation, Leke noted that he knew the struggles that Small and Medium Enterprise owners face...

E-hailing drivers under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union Of App-Based Transport Workers Of Nigeria (AUATWON) have shutdown operations over low fares. The strike, which began on Wednesday, was also in protest of the high commission rates set by Uber and Bolt — the two biggest ride-hailing service providers in...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying connected is more important than ever. Whether it’s for work, entertainment, or keeping in touch with loved ones, having a reliable smartphone with a long-lasting battery is crucial. Recognizing this need, itel has introduced the itel P40, a smartphone designed specifically for Nigerians who...

For their strict compliance to rules and regulations governing road usage, the Dangote Cement Plc, Transport division, has quadrupled the enrollment of female truck drivers into the Dangote Articulated Truck Driving School. The Dangote Articulated Truck Driving School, Obajana, Kogi State is considered unique, being the first of its kind...