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Economy
NCAA suspends all wet-leased aircraft in United Nigeria Airlines
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended all the wet-leased aircraft in the operations of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA). The suspension may not be unconnected with the diversion of the Abuja-bound flight from Lagos to Asaba Airport on Sunday by the cabin crew of the airline. A source close to the agency, confided in our correspondent on Monday that…
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Homeland News
Ansar-ud-Deen has built enduring legacy, says Sanwo-Olu salutes Islamic society at 100
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has felicitated the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria for sustaining the legacy of its founding fathers 100 years after the Islamic organisation was founded in Lagos to propagate conventional education among Muslims during colonial era. The Governor, on Monday, received the Society’s delegation led by its national president, Dr. Rafiu Sanni, at the State House in…
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Economy
At IMO General Assembly, Oyetola restates FG’s commitment to reposition maritime sector
reveals Nigeria’s intent to seek election into IMO Council in 2025 Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reposition the nation’s maritime sector in line with its agenda for economic growth and development. He disclosed that his ministry had already mapped out plans on how to revamp the maritime…
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Development
AfDB approves $80m for investment in Ekiti Knowledge Zone
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an $80 million loan to finance the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project in Nigeria. The Zone seeks to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship, generate 26,000 jobs, and contribute some $14 million annually in net economic benefits. The Ekiti Knowledge Zone is a federal government-backed and state-led Special Economic Zone…
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National News
CJN urges judges against ruling on public opinion
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, urged the justices to uphold the law and not be swayed by public opinion. He made this remark on Monday at a special session for the new legal year and the swearing-in of new senior advocates of Nigeria (SAN). He said: “The law remains the law, no matter whose interest is involved”.…
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Economy
Maida urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks of Finland led by the Deputy Minister, Under-Secretary of…
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Development
Gender Mobile demands presidential assent to sexual harassment bill
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Gender Mobile Initiative has demand the presidential assent to the Sexual Harassment Prohibition in Tertiary Education Institutions Bill. Wumi Ogunrotimi, the founder and executive director of Gender Mobile made the demands while addressing the press at Destination Hotel, Abuja on Monday. Ogunrotimi, who is a leading advocate for gender equality and women’s rights, expressed her concern over…
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Homeland News
Aiyedatiwa asks Ondo assembly to transmit power to him as acting governor
Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has asked the state house of assembly to transmit powers to him as acting governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa reportedly informed the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly after the meeting between political stakeholders in Ondo State and President Bola Tinubu on Friday. WesternPost had exclusively reported on Saturday that President Tinubu…
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Perspectives
Celebrating motherhood, By Olukayode Ajulo
It was the celebrated English Nobel Laureate, Rudyard Kipling who said- perhaps tongue-in cheek or in a moment of spirited devotion, that “God could not be everywhere at once, therefore he made mothers”. An effusive hyperbole on his part, no doubt, but I suppose he did drive home his intended point home, succinctly and with precision with that statement. I’m…
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News from States
Edo Deputy Governor declares bid for PDP governorship ticket
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has officially declared his intention to run for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party in the upcoming party primaries for the 2024 election. He made his announcement public in a televised broadcast that was recorded earlier on Monday morning. He said, “As your deputy governor in the last seven years,…
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