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FG implements Cape Town convention to boost Nigeria’s aviation industry
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially approved the Cape Town Accord on aircraft leasing, a development that is set to revolutionize the airline industry in the country. This milestone came with the signing of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Direction by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, during a stakeholders’ meeting…
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President Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to climate action, energy security in meeting with King Charles III
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to addressing climate change while ensuring energy security during a recent meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. This reaffirmation came during a private high-level discussion, as disclosed in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, centered on potential…
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President Tinubu meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday evening, met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in a bid to further diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to Presidency sources, the meeting aimed to bolster existing partnerships and explore new avenues for cooperation between both nations. The visit marks the second meeting between President Tinubu and the British monarch,…
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Reps to resume sitting September 24
The House of Representatives has rescheduled its resumption from recess from the initial date of September 17 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, disclosed this through an internal memo, on behalf of the House Leadership. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, stated: “the House during the recess, Honourable Members engaged extensively…
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Housing Ministry partners World Bank on urban resilience, land titling, registration
● Nation’s vast land assets to become more economically viable, boost states’ revenue – Dangiwa ● To grow rate of titled Land from 10% to 50% in 5 years The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank Group have resolved to work together towards addressing the 90% of land in Nigeria that is unregistered and untitled. In…
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Ajaero speaks on DSS detention experience
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has shed light on his recent arrest and detention by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. Recall that Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while on his way to the United Kingdom to attend the Trade Union Congress conference…
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BREAKING: Court grants detained 10 EndBadGovernance protesters bail
Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arrested and detained for treason among others, to a bail in the sum of N10m each and one surety in like sum. While delivering the ruling, the trial judge held that Nigeria’s criminal justice system has its stipulations for the prosecutor and…
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Why DSS stopped Ajaero from visiting UK- Ex Assistant Director
A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has said the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero is under investigation for alleged terrorism financing and related offences and is not supposed to leave Nigeria. Amachree said this on Channels Television on Tuesday. He added “There is an ongoing investigation, he (Ajaero) cannot…
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FG will tackle flood challenges in Nigeria- Shettima
KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will address the challenges of flooding in Nigeria. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating floods that have displaced several communities, Shettima assured residents that the government is committed to finding lasting solutions. The Vice President noted that while the…
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