FG Policies Prioritising Growth of Local Carriers – Minister

THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, says the Federal Government is prioritising support and growth of domestic airlines. Keyamo made the assertion at the launch of a book, “100 Years of Civil Aviation In Nigeria: History, Issues and Prospects”, written by Mr Wole Shadare, on …

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Germany to Partner Nigeria on Advancing Trade in Africa

GERMANY has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnership with Nigeria in recognition of the country’s strategic partner in sub-Saharan Africa The country also described Nigeria as its second largest trading partner in the African region. German Foreign Affairs Minister, Johann Wadephul, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, against backdrop …

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FG urges World Bank to Support Dam Upgrade, Irrigation Expansion

THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has urged the World Bank to increase its support for Nigeria’s plans to upgrade existing dams and develop new irrigation systems. He said the enhanced support would help advance the Federal Government’s vision of achieving food security and boosting hydropower …

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President Tinubu Celebrates Magnus Abe at 60

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Magnus Abe, lawyer and former senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, as he clocks 60 on May 24. Abe won his first election to the Senate in April, 2011. In a 2016 rerun poll, he secured another term, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, …

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Naira gains massively against Dollar

THE Naira, which has seen steady appreciation against the Dollar all week, closed stronger on Friday, trading at ₦1,580.44 in the official forex market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website show the Naira gained ₦4.51k against the Dollar on Friday alone. This marks a 0.28 per cent appreciation …

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ASUU Demands Action, threatens Nationwide Strike

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to honour the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, issued this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He stressed the importance of the government fulfilling its promises and …

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Aviation Contributes $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN

THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday said that aviation now contributes 1.7 billion dollars to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said that the huge contribution was a testament to the efficacy of market-driven solutions in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Kuku …

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US Congresswoman Charged With Assault Outside Immigration Centre

FEDERAL authorities have charged Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with two counts of assault after a confrontation with officers outside an immigration detention centre. Alina Habba – the interim US attorney for the state and a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump – initially announced the charges in a social …

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