Female Aviation Entrepreneur Launches Binani Air in Abuja
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s aviation industry has received a boost with the launch of Binani Air, a new airline founded by female aviation entrepreneur Aminatu Dahiru Chiroma. The Abuja-based airline is set to commence operations soon, with its inaugural flight scheduled for next week, according to a statement signed by the company’s Head of Corporate […]
Nigeria, UAE Advance Trade, Customs Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has intensified efforts to boost Nigeria’s trade profile, engaging the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nigeria to deepen bilateral trade and customs cooperation. During the high-level meeting held in Abuja, the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed, lauded Adeniyi’s emergence as […]
NSITF Trains Officials on Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in the full and effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the state’s public service. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos during […]
Court Affirms FCCPC Powers to Investigate Medical Negligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints of medical negligence, in a ruling seen as strengthening accountability in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on April 15, 2026, in a suit filed by Life Bridge […]
TUC Vows Mass Mobilization Against Insecurity, Soaring Tariffs
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising electricity tariffs, warning that organised labour may mobilise workers if policies continue to undermine their welfare. The warning was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by TUC President, Festus Osifo, […]
NSITF Committed to Effective Implementation of ECS – Faleye
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) for federal civil servants. This is as he applauds the Federal Government’s newly unveiled welfare enhancement package for workers in the Federal Civil Service. Faleye gave the […]
Tinubu Commends Nigeria’s 91.45% ICAO Aviation Safety Rating
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s aviation sector after the country recorded a 91.45 per cent safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), describing the achievement as a major boost for investor confidence and the nation’s global credibility. According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the score […]
Wike Waives C of O Fees for Law School Bwari
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved a waiver of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) fees for the Nigerian Law School Bwari campus. Wike announced the decision during a meeting with the Director-General of the school, Olugbemisola Odusote, who led a delegation to his office in Abuja […]
Minister Urges Full Operation of Nigeria Sugar Institute
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, has called for the full operationalisation of the Nigeria Sugar Institute (NSI), stressing its importance in advancing research, training, and technical support within the sugar sector. Enoh made the call during a visit to the institute in Ilorin, Kwara State, where he commended the […]
Reps Probe Alleged Diversion of N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into the alleged diversion and poor insurance coverage of the N1.12 trillion Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). The probe, led by the House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, is examining how funds meant to boost agricultural production were managed, as well as the role […]