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Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots detected abnormal engine readings mid-air. The crew shut down the affected engine and landed without incident; no injuries were reported. The NSIB has launched a formal investigation, with a preliminary...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman and CEO. The appointment requires Senate confirmation, with a request sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Yusuf will replace Abdullahi Usman, who resigned after about 14 months in office President Bola...

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SSANU Rejects FUOYE Council Decision Clearing VC of Sexual Harassment

SSANU condemns FUOYE’s decision to clear the Vice-Chancellor of sexual harassment allegations, demanding an independent investigation and suspension until resolved.

Nigeria Loses 16,000 Doctors in Seven Years, Costing Billions

Nigeria has lost over 16,000 doctors in the past seven years, costing billions. The government is working on policies to address this migration crisis.

REAN Opposes Federal Government’s Plan to Ban Solar Panel Imports

REAN calls on the Nigerian government to reconsider the solar panel import ban, stressing the need for a phased approach to foster industry growth

Lagos Reaffirms One-Year Rent Limit, Warns Estate Agents Against Illegal Fees

Lagos government reaffirms the one-year rent limit and warns estate agents about illegal fees and unethical practices in real estate

Nigeria Records $6.83 Billion Payments Surplus in 2024

Nigeria records a $6.83 billion payments surplus in 2024, marking the first surplus in three years. Key reforms and trade performance contributed to the success.

FG Directs Federal Institutions to Ensure Transparent Recruitment.

The Federal Government has directed federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies to ensure a transparent and fair recruitment process.

Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Lagos Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy arrests 27 suspected drug peddlers (24 males, 3 females) in...

Former Rivers Governor Accuses Wike of Fueling Political Crisis

KEY POINTS Former Governor Ada George accuses Wike of instigating Rivers crisis after failed...

Labour Party Leadership Crisis Deepens as Apapa Assumes Control After Court Ruling

KEY POINTS Lamidi Apapa claims Labour Party leadership after Supreme Court nullified Abure's chairmanship,...

Nigerian Banking Icon Pascal Dozie Passes Away at 85

KEY POINTS  Pascal Dozie, founder of Diamond Bank and former MTN Nigeria Chairman, passed...

Gunmen Attack Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Abduct Final-Year Student and Kill Local Resident

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked an off-campus hostel near FUBK, kidnapping a final-year Economics student...

Adesina Applauds Kaduna’s Launch of Agro-Industrial Zone

Akinwumi Adesina celebrates Kaduna's launch of Nigeria's first agro-industrial zone, a step toward transforming agriculture and boosting local economy

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Arik Air Jet Makes Precautionary Emergency Diversion to Benin After Mid-Air Engine Anomaly

KEY POINTS An Arik Air Lagos–Port Harcourt flight diverted safely to Benin after pilots...

Tinubu Nominates Former Envoy Ismail Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman

KEY POINTS President Tinubu has nominated former ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman...

Senate Warns Against Delays, Demands Full Release of Defence Funds

KEY POINTS The Senate has warned that delays in implementing the defence budget could...

Nigeria’s Capital Importation Surges 75% to $21 Billion in First Ten Months of 2025

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s capital importation soared to $21 billion in the first ten months...