The Managing Director, Finchglow Travels Limited, Ezekiel Ikotu, has hinted that the ability of Nigerian travel agents to compete globally, is been threatened by foreign exchange pressures. He stated this at the PartnerPlus Connect (PPC) event in Abuja, where industry stakeholders discussed emerging challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s travel and tourism sector. Ikotu lamented that travel agents in Nigeria face significant challenges, including staffing shortages, knowledge gaps, particularly in digital know-how, and limited access to funds. Speaking on the sidelines of the event emphasised that many agents lack International Air Transport Association (IATA) accreditation, which restricts their access to…
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The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has kicked against the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the French Directorate Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFP) on digital transformation and information exchange. The opposition party also frowned at the appointment of Xpress Payment Solutions Limited as the official Treasury Single Account (TSA) collecting agent of the federal government revenue. Its National Chairman, Falalu Bello in a statement issued Monday described the signing of an MoU by the FIRS with DGFP as a reckless act of outsourcing Nigeria’s tax data management to a foreign…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Sunday hinted that it has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja as a non-scheduled domestic passenger flight bound for Kano. According to a statement issued by Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, there were eight persons on board, comprising two cockpit crew members, one cabin crew member, and five passengers. She said: “During the approach phase into…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Thursday arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Ahmed for alleged N60 million fraud. The defendants were arraigned before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja on a two- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of funds allocated to the Corps The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Friday said the defendants pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges when they were read to them. In view of their pleas, prosecution counsel, Khalid Sanusi,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Thursday unveiled its maiden edition of Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine, a publication conceived as a strategic instrument to broaden the Corps sensitisation and public enlightenment campaigns. Speaking during the unveiling in Abuja, the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, noted that mobility is a major factor for economic sustenance in any nation, therefore, the safety of every journey must reflect collective aspiration for national development. He stated that Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine stands at the centre of that renewed hope, bringing knowledge, innovation, and responsible road culture directly to the people. According to…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) on Thursday launched FutureMakers, a nationwide initiative to identify, nurture, and empower young Nigerian innovators aged 5 to 16, marking a major push to secure the country’s long-term innovation future. The FutureMakers is a strategic extension of NASENI’s broader mandate of industrial transformation through creation, collaboration, and commercialisation. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, NASENI Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the programme aligns with global best practices where leading innovation economies invest early in young talent. He cited the United States’ FIRST Robotics, India’s Atal Innovation Mission, and…
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have reassured passengers using the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja that the agency is working tirelessly to ensure that cooling systems across airports are fixed ahead of the busy holiday season. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, gave the assurance even as passengers who have endured the heat, darkness, endless queues and decaying restrooms, feels like the promise is one they have heard many times before. In a save our soul message Wednesday, travelers using the International wing of the airport hinted that the terminal has become a symbol of…
Troops of 8 Division, Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North West Operation Fansan Yamma Strike Team have neutralised 11 bandits and recovered a substantial cache of arms. The troops deployed for counter banditry and terrorism operation in Sokoto State, conducted a swift and decisive ambush operation near Kurawa Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation, in a statement issued Tuesday, disrupted a planned attack on Tara Village, a critical area for cross-movement by terrorist and bandit elements. It said: “Acting on precise credible intelligence the strike team executed a well-coordinated ambush engaging the bandits…
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). TheHintsNews reports that Rivers state lawmakers recently quit the umbrella party to join the broom gang. However, Fubara declared his intention to join the ruling party during a stakeholders’ meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt. He explained that he fully briefed the President on the political developments in the state and expressed confidence that President Tinubu would take necessary action. Fubara revealed that he visited the Presidential Villa on Monday to consult with President Bola Tinubu, saying his…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to intensify reforms across the nation’s rail network for efficiency purposes. His directive may not be unconnected to the recent public feedback pointing to sectoral developments and the need for an overhaul. Alkali in a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Umar Jibril acknowledged the ongoing challenges experienced within the railway sector and appreciated Nigerians for their constructive input. He noted that over recent weeks, passengers have noted their concerns through media reports, community fora, highlighting their daily passenger experiences…