FAAN Inaugurates Special Aviation Security Force to Enhance Airport Safety
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a new aviation security (AVSEC) special force consisting of 120 officers to secure assets and lives at Nigerian airports. The initiative, announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is part of broader efforts to tackle touting and other illegal activities around the […]
Peter Obi Proposes Solutions to Halt Multinational Exodus from Nigeria
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, suggested strategies to curb the departure of multinational companies from Nigeria in a post on his X handle on Monday. The former governor of Anambra State highlighted that the exodus of these companies has cost Nigeria N95 trillion over the past five […]
US Prosecutors Recommend Criminal Charges Against Boeing Over 737 Max Settlement Violation
US prosecutors have recommended that the Department of Justice (DoJ) bring criminal charges against Boeing. This recommendation follows the DoJ’s claim that the plane maker violated a settlement related to two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft, which killed 346 people. When contacted by news men, Boeing declined to comment but has previously denied […]
Netanyahu: Intense Phase of Rafah Fighting Nearing End, War Against Hamas Continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that the “intense phase” of fighting in Rafah, southern Gaza, is nearly over but emphasized that the war is far from ending. He reiterated that the conflict would persist until Hamas is completely ousted from power. Netanyahu mentioned that the Israeli military would soon redeploy troops to the […]
Coordinated Attacks in Southern Russia Leave Nine Dead, Including Seven Police Officers
A coordinated attack in southern Russia on Sunday left at least nine people dead, including seven law enforcement officers, when gunmen wielding automatic weapons targeted a synagogue and an Orthodox church in two cities in the Dagestan region, ABC News reported, citing the region’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. At least 25 people were injured in […]
Plateau Govt Bans Road Blockages by Worship Centers, Demands Building Approvals
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued a ban on churches and mosques blocking roads during worship times. He also mandated all worship centers to provide building approvals issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) or face penalties. Since 2014, road blockages by worship centers have been common in Jos, a practice that […]
Trade Modernisation Project to Boost Cargo Clearance and Revenue – TMP President
Tajudeen Alao, President of the Nigerian Association of Master Mariners, has endorsed the Federal Government’s Trade Modernisation Project (TMP), highlighting its potential to expedite cargo clearance at the nation’s ports. Speaking in Lagos, Alao noted that this initiative would not only enhance Internally Generated Revenue but also improve Nigeria’s global visibility. Alao stressed the importance […]
TRACA Demands Adherence to Civil Service Rules in BPP Leadership Transition
The civil society organization Transparency and Anti-Corruption Campaign in Africa (TRACA) has called for strict compliance with Civil Service Rules (CSR) in the leadership transition at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This call was made in a statement signed by TRACA’s Executive Director, Samuel Orovwuje. Orovwuje alleged a breach of regulations during the handover […]
Lawmakers Urge Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu for Peace, Security in South-East
At least 50 members of the House of Representatives have petitioned President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a letter, the legislators, identifying as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, urged the president to direct the Attorney-General of […]
RMAFC Delays New Revenue Formula Amid Changing Socio-Economic Conditions
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has provided reasons for the delay in submitting a new revenue formula to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu informed The Nation that evolving socio-economic conditions and the need for comprehensive scientific analysis have made it essential to reassess the revenue formula. Shehu emphasized the […]
