The Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr.Adewale Adeniyi, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. The Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday noted that the extension, approved by President Bola Tinubu would enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration. The initiatives include:The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free…
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The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Thursday carried out a simulation exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to test the country’s preparedness in responding to air emergencies. NAMA said the exercise was conducted in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations and involved multiple agencies. The Director of Air Traffic Services, represented by the Acting General Manager of Search and Rescue, Mr. Agoro Abayomi commended the agencies for their collaboration and dedication to aviation safety. He said: “The exercise aimed to test the level of readiness, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and evaluate response strategies in the event…
President Bola Tinubu Thursday called for cooperation and accountability among stakeholders, regulators — Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), and the Nigeria Inland Waterways (NIWA) to work hand-in-hand with operators, manufacturers, unions, and international partners to avoid undue hindrance to accident investigation in the country. The President stressed the urgency of timely investigations, noting that delayed probes often prolong uncertainty for victims and allow hazards to persist. He made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Multimodal Transportation Stakeholders’ Workshop organized by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it successfully prosecuted 35 traffic offenders, convicting 34 and discharging one, during a mobile court session held along the Calabar–Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River State. Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide in a statement issued Thursday said the Mobile Court session carried out under the general operational area of the Cross River Sector Command, saw a total of 70 traffic offences committed by 35 drivers brought before the court. He said this is a significant step in curbing the growing disregard for road safety regulations by a…
The federal government and Qatari investors have resolved to partner in the aviation sector as part of broader efforts to reposition the industry as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. the initiative aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for a trillion-dollar Nigerian economy driven by strategic sectors, including aviation. He disclosed this when he received in audience a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated and its Qatari partner led by its Managing Director, Dr. Armstrong Takang. Keyamo acknowledged the critical role MOFI can play in bridging the gap…
The federal government has approved the long-awaited pensions for retired aviation workers, including former staff of the defunct Nigeria Airways. The announcement was contained in a statement shared by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) via its official X account. The move brings long-overdue relief to thousands who served in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Nigeria Airways, once the national carrier, operated from 1958 until it ceased operations in 2003 when Atiku Abubakar was heading the privatisation team of the Okusegun Obasanjo’s administration. At its height, the airline employed thousands across key roles including pilots, engineers, cabin crew, administrative and ground staff —…
An author and a social Media influencer, Japhet Omojuwa has berated the 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, describing his record as a governor in Anambra State as catastrophic Omojuwa in a post on his verified X handle noted that the U.S. embassy statement on the shortcomings of some governors was what Obi could easily relate to. He noted: “You gave shoot at sight orders as governor. This led to one of the most notorious SARS killings ever, Awkuzu SARS et al. You refused to face a panel for this. “Your state’s university was on strike for…
The federal government has announced that it has increased scholarship grants across all education levels to by 50 per cent to tackle the rising cost of education in the country. It added that apart from easing the financial burden on students, families, and also enhancing access to quality education for all, it would also ensure that no deserving student is left behind, scholarship amounts have been increased by 50 per cent across board. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, in a statement issued Wednesday said the revised programme emphasizes merit, equity, and relevance to national development priorities…
Nollywood actor Don Richard has sought the help of Nigerians following his ongoing battle with kidney disease. He disclosed this while speaking in an interview with actress and host of ‘Talk to B,’ Biola Adebayo. Richard lamented that medical condition has not only left him in poor health, but also caused significant financial strain. He appealed to Nigerians for support and financial assistance to aid in his treatment. Richard stated: “When my wife was told about my condition, she broke down in tears. “I told her, another man is a lucky man. I begged her to take good care…
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu has said that building patriotic citizenship is more important than building roads and bridges. Issa-Onilu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. His words: “There has been a series of efforts in the past to galvanise Nigerians, to make us patriotic, but as it is said, you cannot enforce patriotism, and you cannot legislate it. You have to motivate it. Patriotism is like force, there must be an attraction. Which…