Maintenance costs incurred by airlines in Nigeria are expected to reduce by over $200 million annually as the Federal Government, Boeing, and the UK-based Cranfield University partner to set up a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, who made this known last week during the maiden Nigerian International Airshow, …
As Morocco gets ready to host AFCON 2025, Nigerian football fans and prospective international travellers have more than just match‑day dreams. They have a rare chance for real, legal international travel, a passport stamp, a clean visa record, and a travel history that could open doors for future visas abroad. With free e‑visas, simplified access, and …
France has reaffirmed its solidarity with Nigeria amid escalating security challenges, particularly persistent terrorist attacks in the northern regions of the country. French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that he recently spoke with President Bola Tinubu, pledging to deepen cooperation with Nigerian authorities and enhance support for communities affected by violence. READ ALSO: Terrorism Charge: IPOB …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the attempted military coup in the Benin Republic, describing it as a “subversion of the will of the people of Benin.” In a statement released on Sunday by the ECOWAS Commission, the regional group commended the West African nation’s army for responding swiftly and …
The government of the Federal Republic of Benin said on Sunday that the attempted coup by a group of soldiers had been thwarted. A group of soldiers, led by Lt-Col Pascal Tigri, had appeared on state television and announced that they had removed President Patrice Talon from office and suspended the constitution. The country’s interior …
Chevron Nigeria has expressed its intention to participate in the 2025 petroleum licensing round, hailing the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for its activities aimed at boosting the oil and gas business in the country. The Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, Jim Swartz, gave the commendation when he visited the …
Nigeria has inched closer to its green-transition goals with the launch of a Climate-Smart Electric Vehicle Recharge Hub in Abuja, a move industry leaders say is critical to ensuring the country is not left behind in the global shift to electric mobility. Speaking at the two-day COP-30 Follow-Up Action Meeting and the unveiling of the …
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African central bank governors have renewed push for a unified monetary system for the continent, reaffirming plans for the eventual establishment of the African Central Bank. They made the commitment during a high-level summit in Yaoundé, where 41 central bank governors met to discuss climate-related financial risks and strengthen cooperation under the African Monetary Institute …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N96.5 million to victims of a Ponzi scheme operating in Enugu State. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale announced the development in a statement on Friday in Abuja, describing it as part of the agency’s commitment to fighting financial crimes and ensuring restitution for defrauded Nigerians. The …
