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As the Computer-Based Aptitude Test for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Ltd.) recruitment begins on Saturday at various centers across the country, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Mele Kyari, visited the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja, to ensure the process is smooth, transparent, fair, and credible. As an equal opportunity employer, NNPCL. has made…

The federal government has announced that some proactive measures have been approved to help prevent harassment and extortion of air travelers by various government agencies stationed at international airports in the country. The development was made known by Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, in a statement posted on his official X page on Thursday. According to the statement, the minister…

The Chairman, Paramo International Trade Center Board, Femi Martins, has urged all stakeholders to shun all forms of bitterness and maintain peace in the market located in Ladipo, the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Martins, while speaking during the engagement on Thursday, said the board was established by a bylaw enacted by the legislative arm of the LG,…

The Association of Professional Women Bankers (APWB) has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Marquee Event, a distinguished evening designed to inspire, educate, and empower professionals across the banking, financial services, and corporate sectors. With the theme “Positioning for Economic Shifts and Global Trends – 2025 and Beyond,” this year’s event aims to foster meaningful connections, professional networking, and relationship-building opportunities…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has again ordered the dismantling of manual search tables at the screening points in the international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. It therefore directed security operatives to resort to using technology-driven screening equipment to search passengers’ luggage. The agency  has ordered Aviation Security (AVSEC) officials to apply strict measures in making…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is up and running, with loading operations in full swing. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari, gave the confirmation at the commissioning of the NUPENG Towers in Lagos on Wednesday, according to a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd,…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled the Directorate of Air Transport Regulation (DATR) Electronic Portal (E-Portal), a groundbreaking initiative designed to streamline aviation processes and align with international best practices. The launch event, held at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja, was presided over by the Acting Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo. In his address, Capt. Najomo described the E-Portal…

The Senate on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Aviation to summon the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The upper chamber also resolved to summon the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA); Captain Chris Najomo, Airline operators as well as other relevant stakeholders over incessant flight delays and cancellations. The Committee on Aviation is mandated to…

Aero Contractors, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company on Tuesday said travellers will pay a minimum of N80,000 for local flights this festive season. Speaking to journalists, the airline’s managing director, Ado Sanusi said the ticket price would apply to all Aero’s routes. Sanusi said through the gesture, billed to end in January next year, the company aims to give back to…

The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned retirement of over 1,000 employees and its associated N50 billion payoff scheme pending an investigation. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers resolved to probe the criteria, legality, and transparency of the retirement process. An ad hoc committee will engage with CBN leadership to evaluate the potential…