The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Tuesday refuted media reports alleging that Nigerian farmers lost nearly N5 trillion to poor weather forecasts, describing the claims as false, alarmist and unsupported by any credible evidence. The agency’s reaction followed publications by a media house titled “Farmers lost N5 trillion to weather forecasts” and an online report by another titled “Farmers lose N5 trillion in 24 months.” NiMet Acting Head of the Public Relations Unit, Rabiatu Ado, noted that the allegations, reportedly attributed to a group known as the Foundation for Peace Professionals, amount to a campaign of calumny and deliberate falsehood…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the digitisation of Nigeria’s fish import licensing process to enhance transparency, efficiency and regulatory oversight within the nation’s fisheries sector. The minister consequently directed the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture to expedite action towards the swift implementation of the digital platform, signalling the government’s renewed commitment to modernising marine administration while strengthening domestic fish production capacity. Oyetola emphasised that the initiative represents a critical reform designed to reposition Nigeria’s fisheries sector for sustainable growth and competitiveness. He stated that the digitisation of fish import licensing was a major…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Monday engaged Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Advance Payment Guarantees to ensure timely remittance of the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge. To this end, the agency granted a 90-day deferment to improve compliance and protect aviation funds. The NCAA noted that the stakeholders meeting was another decisive step to strengthen financial discipline in the aviation on the proposed implementation of Advance Payment Guarantees (APGs) to ensure prompt remittance of the statutory 5 per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC). In recognition of the current operational and financial pressures faced by airlines, the…
A new-energy mobility and infrastructure company, Zuid Energies Limited, Monday revealed that it partnered with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to deploy electric taxi services across major international airports to boost transport efficiency and improve Nigeria’s zero emission efforts. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zuid Energies Limited, Ogochukwu Abiakam, who made the disclosure to newsmen in Abuja, said the collaboration covers deployment of Electric Vehicles ride-hailing and executive airport taxis, alongside development of Electric Vehicles charging infrastructure. Abiaka noted that the pilot phase is starting with Abuja and Lagos, after which the model will be expanded to other…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied pressurissing civil servants to participate in the party’s ongoing e-registration exercise. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued Monday described the allegations as nonsensical. He said while that the claim was entirely false and baseless, it sought to cast a shadow over the cutting-edge and pathbreaking digitisation of the party’s membership register. Morka stressed that while the ADC continued to fumble and peddle falsehood, the ruling party remained focused on its onward march as Africa’s standard-bearer of digital and democratic innovation. He noted: “Terrified by massive…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has declared support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state. The council made its decision known in a communique issued on Sunday and signed by its President, Dr. Alaye Theophilus after its National Convention held in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The council noted that the President has won the heart of the Ijaw Youths, hence, its declaration of total support of his re-election bid 2027. It also applauded Tinubu’s show of genuine love and commitment in making sure that there…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Friday reiterated its directive to all domestic airlines operating in Nigeria to ensure full compliance with provisions for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) and passengers with disabilities by incorporating a mandatory Special Needs/Assistance request feature on their ticket reservation systems. The authority recalls its earlier correspondence with Reference No. NCAA/CPD/585/1/22 dated 13 April 2022, which directed all domestic airlines to conspicuously place on their online ticket reservation platforms a mandatory field, box, or column through which passengers may request assistance or give advance notice of special needs prior to ticket purchase. This…
The state of my alma mater Adifase High School, Apata Ibadan is nothing short of heartbreaking. Once proud institution of citadel learning, these school is now crumbling under the weight of neglect and decay. The rock of education is now a stark example. This esteemed institution, alma mater of many notable individuals , is battling broken structures, decaying workshops, and classrooms that are barely habitable. Students and staff members are living in fear, worried about their safety and well-being. “We feel like our future is being quietly destroyed,” one student lamented. The school’s administration acknowledges the severity of the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched Nigeria’s first fully electric airport-to-city shuttle bus service, marking a historic milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable transport and low carbon aviation access. The initiative, unveiled Thursday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, was delivered in partnership with NEV Electric, Nigeria’s first and premier electric vehicle manufacturer, and Possible Electric Mobility, the country’s largest electric vehicle fleet operator. The electric buses will transport passengers between the airport and major city terminals, including hotels, business districts, and key government offices. Abuja serves as the pilot city, with plans for…
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued a kidnapped victim following sustained, robust, and aggressive search and rescue operations within the Brigade Area of Responsibility. In a statement issued Wednesday, On 27 January 2026, troops deployed at Dogon Gawa, Taraba State, while conducting ongoing search and rescue operations, sighted and rescued a man who had been abandoned in the bush by his captors. It said the victim was later identified as Mr Ghali. It added: “Further investigations revealed that Mr Ghali and another victim, Mr Simon Oluchukwu, were abducted on 11…