The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Wednesday began its Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) team to the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The mission represented a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards attaining global excellence in aviation safety oversight. The ICAO ICVM is an on-site, evidence-based audit designed to validate a state’s compliance with aviation safety standards and confirm the effectiveness of corrective actions (CAPs) taken to fix previously identified deficiencies As a follow-up to the ICAO USOAP-CMA audit, conducted from August to September 2023, in which Nigeria recorded an Effective Implementation (EI) score…
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A group, Action for Democracy and Good Governance has called on the security agencies to apprehend those it described as distractors behind the ‘fake’ X account of the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. Amupitan has been in the eyes of the storm following the decision of the commission to unrecognise the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark. However, his baptism of fire became intense after an alleged partisan tweet on X was dug up, which further led to the growing call for his resignation ahead of the 2027…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the delivery of climate and weather information to farmers across Nigeria. The partnership, NiMet said would focus on integrating AI-based weather forecasting and enhancing digital advisory systems. The partnership would also translated timely, accurate climate information into practical guidance that helps farmers make better decisions and reduce their exposure to climate-related risks. Prof. Charles Anosike, Director-General of NiMet, speaking during the MoU signing Wednesday in Abuja, highlighted the significance of the partnership between NiMet and…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said colonial-era tax laws impoverished Nigerians through fragmentation, multiplicity, and inconsistencies. The Presidnet in a statement issued by his Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga assured that the new reforms will deliver greater prosperity and inclusivity. He emphasised that the new tax system was designed to be people-centred and investment-friendly, thereby advancing the nation’s development goals. The President made these remarks at the commissioning of the 16-storey Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Headquarters. He explained that the new tax laws, which became fully operational in January, are intended…
The federal government Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and climate-responsive initiatives as core pillars for the development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Fatima Mahmood stated this while receiving a delegation from Invest International, a state-owned development finance institution under the Dutch Ministry of Finance, led by Ms. Fenna Zoe Howkamp. Mahmood noted that the ministry was actively integrating climate considerations into its policies and programmes, with a strong focus on reducing carbon footprints, conserving marine ecosystems, and promoting environmentally responsible resource utilisation. She observed that global attention is increasingly shifting…
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata, India, for a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period. This followed the minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks Steel Plant in Kolkata, where he commended the scale of the operations and advanced technology deployed at the facility. He also lauded the company’s integrated operations — spanning Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), pig iron, billets and finished ductile iron pipes — describing them as a strong example of industrial efficiency and excellence in modern steel…
Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation Wutan Daji have neutralised several bandits and dismantled key operational bases following a coordinated clearance operation in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village in Bauchi State. According to a statement issued Tuesday, the offensive dealt a major setback to bandit networks operating within the area.It said the troops successfully cleared multiple bandit enclaves, including the notorious Azuge camps within the Kumbodoro Forest axis. It noted: “Supported by the Air Component, the troops neutralised several bandits and dismantled key operational bases, further degrading the criminals’ capability to threaten lives and property of citizens. The…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has officially received Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Master Plan (CAMP) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during the opening session of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. Keyamo, who was also a special guest at a Ministerial Round Table where he spoke on ‘Future of Aviation Workforce in Nigeria’, highlighted the country’s efforts to address the issue of skills gap within the aviation ecosystem The presentation of the document, he said, marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, signaling a bold and structured pathway for the industry’s…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Tuesday inaugurated and inducted newly appointed members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), reaffirming its commitment to promoting integrity, accountability, and ethical standards across the Agency. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Director General NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, described the event as a critical step in strengthening institutional mechanisms against corruption. He noted that the inauguration aligned with NiMet’s newly unveiled 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, anchored on core values of Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence (I-PACE). According to him, ACTU serves as a key institutional safeguard responsible for preventing corruption and…
The Air Component of Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) conducted a precision air strike on a known terrorist enclave and logistics hub located near the abandoned village of Jilli in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the successful strike which eliminated scores of terrorists as executed on 11 April 2026, followed sustained intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions over the Bindul–Jilli axis. He added that the area has long been identified as a major terrorist movement corridor and convergence point for Islamic State…