The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says a preliminary investigation has indicted an Air Peace pilot and co-pilot for testing positive for alcohol and hard drugs after a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on June 13, 2025. The NSIB disclosed this in a preliminary report released Friday, signed by its Director of …
In a move to reset strained relations and address deep-rooted issues in Nigeria’s pension administration, the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Omolola Oloworaran, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the Labour House in Abuja. The meeting, which took place recently, …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is to begin deploying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks on 15 September as part of a sweeping logistics-free fuel distribution programme aimed at reducing fuel retail prices and easing inflation. The initiative, which is a ₦720 billion investment, will see 4,000 CNG‑powered trucks distributed nationwide to deliver refined petroleum products directly to …
Ahmed Alhasan, a deputy director at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and acting head of the Rural Electrification Fund, has died after collapsing during an official engagement on Wednesday. His death occurred at REA’s stakeholders’ roundtable in Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO:NISO Blames GenCo Tripping For Loss Of Power To National Grid Kunle Olubiyo, President …
African leaders ended the second Africa Climate Summit on Wednesday with a resounding call for greater investment in renewable energy and stronger financial support to help the continent confront climate change. The three-day gathering in Ethiopia’s capital produced a joint declaration that emphasized the urgent need to scale up renewable energy projects across Africa. Leaders …
The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security. Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest. The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police …
The Federal Government has endorsed the forthcoming first National Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference (STICOMMS 2025), calling it a timely initiative to boost research visibility and promote innovation for national development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, gave the endorsement when the leadership of the African University of Science and …
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that Ghana will accept West African nationals deported from the United States, adding a fresh layer to the ongoing global debate over migrant rights and resettlement policies. Mahama revealed that Ghana had already received 14 deportees, including Nigerians and one Gambian. According to him, authorities have since facilitated their …
Nigeria has rolled out fresh initiatives to curb air pollution and safeguard public health as the nation joined the world in marking the third International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies in Abuja. Delivering the keynote address, Minister of Environment Balarabe Abbas Lawal described air pollution as the “leading environmental health risk” globally. He …
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that 80 per cent of the capital component of Nigeria’s 2024 budget has so far been released. Edun disclosed this after a closed-door session with the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation in Abuja on Wednesday. The session, also attended by the …
