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Nigeria withdrawn from aviation blacklist, at 75.5% global rating Festus Keyamo Nigeria’s name withdrawn from aviation blacklisting Nigeria’s name withdrawn from aviation blacklisting. Festus Keyamo, the minister of aviation and aerospace development has disclosed that Nigeria has been removed from blacklist globally as it’s global aviation rating has again risen to 75.5 percent. The minister disclosed this during the commissioning of Juhi-2 aviation fuel depot on Thursday at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, (MMIA), Lagos. Keyamo hinted that with this new status, airlines can now access dry lease aircraft. Last month, after the signing of the Cape Town Convention Practice…

As Dangote reclaims Africa’s richest man, wealth doubles at $28b Aliko Dangote Dangote reclaims Africa’s richest man’s position As Dangote reclaims Africa’s richest man, wealth doubles at $28b. African billionaire Aliko Dangote is wealthier than ever now that his long-awaited Nigerian oil refinery is up and running. But his mood suggests a man who just built his dream house only for the roof to start leaking. The Dangote Refinery outside Lagos is the biggest single-train oil refinery in the world and one of the most complex, capable of processing most global crude types. It has the potential to transform Nigeria’s…

FG receives Gavi’s one million malaria vaccine doses donation FG receives Gavi’s one million malaria vaccine doses donation. The Federal Government has taken delivery of one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The hand-over ceremony took place on Thursday in Abuja. The World Health Organisation had in December 2023 added R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, WHO recommended its use for the prevention of malaria in children following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group. The…

Nigeria, Cisco partner to empower digital facility Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani Nigeria, Cisco partner to empower digital facility. The Federal Government, in collaboration with global cybersecurity company Cisco, is set to establish a cutting-edge cybersecurity and broadband laboratory in a move to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, on X (formerly Twitter) following an inspection tour of the proposed facility. However, he did not indicate where the facility is situated. Minister Tijani stated that the government and Cisco have been…

MTN opens up 5G digital experience centre in FCT, Abuja MTN logo MTN opens up 5G digital experience centre in FCT, Abuja. MTN Nigeria has unveiled a fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. This innovative facility aims to enhance customer experience by providing a range of digital services and solutions, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to meet the growing demands of its users in the region. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony at its Regional office in Maitama on Wednesday, the Chief Customer and Experience Officer MTN Nigeria, Ogunwa Nwoye, stated that the…

FG reveals credit facility for CNG conversions, solar energy adoption CNG FG has revealed credit facility for CNG conversions and solar energy adoption. The Ministry of Finance Incorporated, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), and the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas Ltd launched the Credit Access for Light and Mobility Fund in Abuja on Wednesday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the three agencies. This initiative is aimed at providing affordable credit for converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas and adopting solar energy solutions. The Programme Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of PI-CNG, Michael Oluwagbemi, emphasised…

Shettima to hold bilateral talks in Sweden Vice President, Kashim Shettima departing Abuja for New York to attend UNGA Shettima is on journey to hold bilateral talks in Sweden. Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation. The visit is “at the instance of President Bola Tinubu,” Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, revealed in a statement he signed Wednesday titled, ‘VP Shettima embarks on a 2-day visit to Sweden.’ During the working visit, the…

CNG tricycles For Convenience of Transportation Lagos NURTW launches 3,000 CNG tricycles. The National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, has unveiled its first 3,000 Compressed Natural Gas commercial tricycles worth N10.2 billion to ease transport challenges. The CNG was launched by one of the NURTW chieftains, Alhaji Azeez Abiola, on Wednesday in Lagos. Abiola, the Zonal Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Operators Association of Nigeria under the NURTW, said the initiative would bring succour to the masses by reducing the lingering cost of transportation. He said, “Over 3,000 CNG tricycles have been deployed to the state to ease…

Akpabio’s impeachment is a fake rumour Senate President Godswill Akpabio Akpabio’s impeachment is a fake rumour According to the Senate, Akpabio’s impeachment plan is a fake rumour. The Senate has launched an investigation into reports of a purported plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dismissing the rumours as fake news. During its plenary on Wednesday, the Senate referred the matter to its Committee on Special Duties, tasking the committee with investigating the origin of the false reports. Addressing the issue, Akpabio responded to circulating social media rumours that the Department of State Security had taken control of the National…

AfDB declares Kennedy Mbekeani new Director General for East Africa Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani AfDB declares Kennedy Mbekeani new Director General for East Africa. The African Development Bank Group has appointed Dr Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for the East Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Office, and Country Manager for Kenya, effective from 16 October 2024. Mbekeani, a citizen of Malawi has over 25 years of senior experience in development finance, project management, policy advisory services, and knowledge generation at national and regional levels. Prior to this appointment, he served as deputy director general for the Bank’s…