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Arik Air has reached reconciled Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, by moving its Garden City Express operations to the facility. The airline …
Arik settles rift with BASL Read MoreThe United States has issued sanctions against a general for being a key contributor to the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. General MuhindoAkiliMundos, an ally …
US sanctions DR Congo general Read MoreThe five African leaders of the G5 met last year with French President Emmanuel Macron (third left) Heads of state from Burkina Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Mali and Niger are meeting …
G5 countries meet in Niger for counter terrorism talks Read MoreBy Tope Sunday Abuja Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi yesterday said the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would commence commercial activities in August. Amaechi told newsmen in Abuja that the …
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line begins activities in August – Amaechi Read MoreBy Sadiq Abubakar Maiduguri The Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI) has commenced general renovation and rehabilitation of Bama General Hospital, aimed at assisting Borno state government. Besides, …
North-east c’ttee renovates Bama hospital, procures equipment Read MoreBy Benjamin Umuteme Abuja The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has assured that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines would commence commercial activities in August. Amaechi, who, told newsmen in …
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line begins commercial activities August – FG Read MoreThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in conjunction with the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has reviewed directives and standing operating procedures in terms of minimum ceiling, visibility, Runway Visual …
Low visibility: NCAA reviews operating weather for 18 airports Read MoreFlightGlobal data shows that 39 new airline operations were established over the first eight months of 2017, roughly matching the 37 airlines that ceased operations or suspended flights. The 39 …
Airline start-ups and failures in 2017 Read MoreBy AbdulRaheem Aodu Kaduna Kaduna state government has said it has intensified security and peace-building efforts to sustain harmony, law and order and maintain the state of calm in parts …
Southern Kaduna: Govt supporting military with van, bikes -Official Read MoreStories by Ime Akpan With the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair Organisation (MRO), the management of Aero Contractors has been able to pay N300 million to some of the 600 …
Aero settles N300m debts to redundant staff Read MoreBy Ajibola Abayomi Lagos Following the inability of the Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited to pay members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) a total a sum $29 million …
$29m debt: Maritime workers vow to shut firm Read MoreBy Usman Ibn A. Lapai Kaduna The Friends for Aid Initiative (FAIDI) has given free medical treatment on malaria and typhoid disease for children between the ages of 0 and …
FAIDI gives free malaria, typhoid treatment to Kaduna residents Read MoreBy Bashir Mohammed Kano Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Dr. Nasiru Mohammed Ladan, has said that the agency has exposed about 119,172 young men and women to …
We’ve exposed 119,172 youths to skills acquisition – NDE boss Read MoreBy Ayoni M. Agbabiaka Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured that it will create Umrah department to oversee umrah activities in the country as part of …
NAHCON to set up umrah dept, AHUON brings in new executives Read MoreBy Aideloje Ojo Minna At least five persons including two policemen have been reportedly killed in an armed robbery operation in two banks in Lapai town of Niger state. The …
5 killed in Niger banks robbery Read MoreThe new Port Manager, Tin-Can Island Port, Lagos, Emmanuel Akporherhe, has promised to work with stakeholders to end the perennial traffic congestion along access roads to the port. He made …
Port manager vows to end traffic congestion Read MoreBy Agboola Bayo Ibadan Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) at Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, have arrested nine suspected robbers. The suspects were said to have been …
Police smash robbery gang in Oyo Read MoreDana Air has apologised to its intending passengers for the delays experienced on Tuesday as a result of the disruption of its flight operations by the National Association of Aircraft …
Dana resumes after disruption by union Read MoreKeeping vigil A young woman developed meningitis which led to hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus means too much water on the brain and it causes headaches, nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness. She …
When pastors MISLEAD patients, By Dr. Biodun Ogungbo Read MoreBy Ayoni M. Agbabiaka Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Musa Bello, has urged the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON) to shun every …
Minister pledges support to AHUON Read MoreBy Daniel Agbo Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state yesterday said he had secured 18 pick-up trucks and 100 motorcycles, for Livestock Special Task Force and Community Volunteer Guards …
Ortom buys more vehicles to boost security Read More