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Ground Handlers at Airports Withdraw Services to Xejet Airlines
Chinedu Eze The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) on Monday directed its members to withdraw ground handling services from XEJet Airlines over outstanding debts of about N300 million.
AON Condemns Aviation Unions’ Violent Disruptions of Flight Operations on August 1
– Says disruption of flight operations by unions exposed vulnerability of airport security – Identifies factors responsible for flight delays Chinedu Eze Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has condemned the
Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Health Research Sovereignty Amid Global Aid Decline
Ayodeji Ake As Nigeria is moving towards greater national ownership of health-financing research as declining global development assistance, economic pressures and geopolitical shifts reshape the global health landscape. The move
Maritime Bills: NMLA Gives National Assembly May 2027 Deadline
– Demands faster treaty domestication, stronger maritime law enforcement Wale Igbintade The Nigerian Maritime Law Association (NMLA) has given the National Assembly a May 2027 deadline to clear all pending
Presidency: Govt Set to Lift 5m Nigerians Out of Poverty Skills Acquisition Platforms
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The federal government, yesterday, hinted of plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty through its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting
Okpebholo Begins Ward, Polling Units Mobilisation for Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Polls
*There’s no opposition in Edo, Says Mayaki Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, is set to commence grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection across the
Court to Hear Atiku’s Application to Amend Alleged Forgery Suit against Tinubu Oct 13
Alex Enumah in Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed October 13 for hearing in an application seeking to amend the suit challenging the eligibility of President Bola
Oyebanji Clears Deck Ahead Second Term, Dissolves Many Boards, Relieves Appointees
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has begun a major restructuring of his administration ahead of the commencement of his second term by dissolving boards,
FG Seeks Greater Results, Accountability for Health Spending
James Emejo in Abuja The federal government is moving to make health spending more accountable for results, seeking stronger evidence that public funds devoted to healthcare are translating into better
Chimamanda’s Son’s Death: Esege, Wife Urge Court to Dismiss Hospital’s Bid to Halt Coroner’s Inquest
Wale Igbintade Dr. Ivara Esege and his wife, award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie, yesterday urged the Lagos State High Court to dismiss a suit by Eurapharma Care Services Nigeria Limited seeking
