Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to enhancing the state’s aviation infrastructure, with a particular focus on improving the Chinua Achebe International Airport. This commitment comes as part of a broader multi-phased plan to modernize facilities, improve the passenger experience, and attract both regional and international air traffic to

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to create a unified short code aimed at enhancing the complaint resolution process for Nigerian consumers. This initiative is designed to ensure that customers can communicate with their financial institutions anytime, anywhere, even without internet access. Dr. Aisha

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to stakeholders across various sectors to strictly adhere to its regulatory provisions or face legal consequences. The warning was delivered by the South-East Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Dr. Festus Ukadike, during a one-day stakeholders’ sensitization program held in Owerri,

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced an extension of the deadline for the migration of all beneficiaries under the Fast Track Scheme to the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. The original cut-off date of 31 December 2025 has now been extended to 31 January 2026, according to a statement issued by the Service on

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Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested Tobi Oluwatuyi, a 22-year-old truck driver, and two of his friends for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and collecting a ransom of ₦1.5 million from his unsuspecting family members. The incident came to light after a concerned citizen reported the supposed abduction to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad of

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Carloha Nigeria has teamed up with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to amplify awareness during the 2025 Ember-Month Safety Campaign. This year’s campaign, with the theme, “Take Responsibility for Your Driving: Stop Distracted Driving,” focuses on the critical role of driver behavior in preventing road accidents. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the

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Chekwas Okorie, the Convener/National Chairman of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD), has expressed deep concern over the existential challenges the Igbo people have faced since the end of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War in 1970. According to Okorie, these challenges continue to affect Igbo people both in the 13 states where they are indigenous, as well

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The Warri South Local Government Council has officially approved the renaming of Airport Road in Warri to Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori Way, in recognition of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s outstanding contributions to infrastructural and socio-economic development in Warri South and Delta State at large. The Warri South Legislative Assembly communicated its

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On Thursday, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State officially launched a groundbreaking World Bank-supported maritime upskilling programme aimed at equipping local citizens with advanced technical skills to participate in Nigeria’s rapidly growing blue economy. The event was held at the State Library Complex, in Calabar, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to

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Earlier this year, I had the privilege of traveling to Freetown, Sierra Leone, to interview President Julius Maada Bio, his First Lady, and several of his cabinet members. The experience was eye-opening and deeply moving. I was impressed not just by the warm reception I received, but also by the depth and quality of the

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