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NCAA approves Ekiti agro-allied international cargo airport for commercial flight operations
The Federal Government has given Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to commence scheduled flight operations, (otherwise known as commercial flights), effective October 4th. The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory requirements. The approval was made…
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Lagos APC hails Tinubu’s digital revolution, says Nigeria now Africa’s tech vanguard
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as his visionary leadership in driving Nigeria’s technological transformation and positioning the country as Africa’s leading digital hub. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said the ongoing digital and innovation revolution…
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Ondo govt vows to prosecute those who intimidate rape victims, says “no leniency for rapists”
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of rape and sexual assault in the state, describing the trend as a grave threat to the moral fabric of society. In a statement, Ajulo lamented that despite sustained awareness campaigns and existing legal frameworks, incidents of…
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Lagos, FG launch 5-day workshop to curb maternal, infant deaths
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners have commenced a five-day Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Activation Workshop on Monday. This was intended to draft a coordinated plan to tackle preventable maternal and infant deaths in the state. Opening the workshop at Protea Hotel, Alausa, the…
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NITDA urges Nigerians to embrace cyber hygiene for safer digital future
By Folashade OlorunfemiThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has called for a safer future while marking the cyber security awareness month. Emphasizing the theme of the event, ‘Cyber Hygiene for a Safer Tomorrow’, the Agency urged individuals to be security conscious on the online space, especially with the advent of digital devices, which enabled the interconnectivity of people. NITDA…
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UN Tourism to partner Eko Tourism Foundation on academy
By Folashade Olorunfemi UN Tourism, the global apex body for tourism, has agreed to partner with the recently launched Eko Tourism Foundation (ETF) towards the actualization of the Foundation’s objectives. This was declared while the ETF delegation led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, received the UN Tourism delegation led by its Secretary-General, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili in Lagos. The UN…
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Aregbesola proposes party-nominated INEC leadership to restore electoral trust
The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has recommended that political parties with at least five lawmakers in the national assembly should nominate individuals to lead the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aregbesola who spoke on Monday during a panel session in Abuja themed “Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025”, said Nigeria’s electoral system cannot command…
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NITDA deepens Startup inclusion with election of representatives to National Innovation Council
By Folashade Olorunfemi In a bid to adequately represent voices of startup founders and innovators from across the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF) has elected four zonal representatives to serve on the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). The NCDIE was established to facilitate the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness…
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IPAC proposes Independent Panel for INEC appointments, seeks end to State Electoral Commissions
The umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has backed the ongoing constitution review exercise by the House of Representatives, calling for sweeping amendments to strengthen democracy, ensure credible elections, and guarantee inclusion ahead of the 2027 general polls. IPAC Deputy Chairman, Dipo Olayokun, made the call at the consultative session organised by the…
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NDLEA Boss charges experts to build visionary, practical strategy for drug control
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged all stakeholders involved in the ongoing development of the next National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) to ensure that the strategy document addresses new and emerging threats that sustain the illicit drug trade in Nigeria. Marwa gave the admonition on…
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