The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has reiterated its commitment to the development and promotion of Nigerian tourism as the engine room for growing the nation’s economy, stressing that this it will continue to do by ensuring that the right policies and laws are put in place to... The post Nigerian Tourism: Our position is on review of NIHOTOUR, NTDA Acts, not against…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB has recommended that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should ensure that the Federal AirportsAuthority of Nigeria (FAAN) remove the fixed structures of the decommissioned localizerinstallation located at the end of Runway 05 at Oba Akenzua II Airport, Benin. This was one of the... The post NSIB orders NCAA to ensure Benin Airport Control…
A 78 year-old freight agent, Akinlawon Isaac Alani, has been arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before a Federal High Court Lagos, over alleged drug related offences. The freight agent was arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Akintayo Aluko on the alleged conspiracy, unlawful exportation... The post NDLEA arraigns 78-year-old freight agent over alleged…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has undertaken a strategic working visit to Abu Dhabi at the invitation of the Government of the United Arab Emirates and Etihad Airways, signaling the deepening aviation and economic partnership between Nigeria and the UAE. The visit comes ahead of... The post Keyamo’s Etihad invitation signals new chspter for Nigeria’s…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has noted recent reports and public conversations regarding the operations of e-hailing services, including Uber and Bolt, at some of the nation’s airports. FAAN clarified that its position is not, and has never been, directed at limiting passengers’ access to transportation options or... The post Passenger safety, seamless airport mobility remain…
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, the definitive bank for small and medium-sized businesses in Nigeria as well as their customers and employees, has announced the launch of a heavily enhanced savings account product line, backed by a new brand campaign themed “One Step Ahead,” starring Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele, popularly known as... The post Moniepoint: Unexpected expenses disrupt 73% of…
A 40 year-old mother of two, Helen Ese Idiji, and a 53 years old landlady, Sa’adullah Rashidat, have been convicted for dealing and warehousing 28.8 Kilogrames of cannabis sativa popularly called marijuana by a Federal High Court. Justice Friday Ogazi who presided over the court convicted the two women after... The post Court convicts mother of 2, landlady for dealing, warehousing Marijuana…
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has cautioned its member-associations, stakeholders and the general public over the recent call by National institute of Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, for submission of memoranda through its National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies Recognition and Governance (NCIPRG). This is coming as the Federation... The post FTAN cautious…
. . How US-donated equipment helped us discover fentanyl production chemical in Ogun forest lab – Marwa The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau of the United States has commended the recent operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), assuring to build on the existing partnership between... The post US-INL lauds NDLEA’s operational successes, assures of…
The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) is set to hold the 2026 annual ANJET Conference and Awards with the theme ‘Nigerian tourism industry and Tinubu administration’s immigration reforms.’ The event is billed for end of October this year at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. As part... The post ANJET set to honour Radisson Group, Owoyemi, others at its 2026…
Justice Friday Ogazi of a Federal High Court Lagos, had ordered the remand of the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc’s Service Administrator, Gideon Bakpa Aghogho, alongside a former staff of the bank, Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka, for allegedly hacking into the FCMB’s database and siphoned a total sum of $25,000... The post $25,000 USD fraud: FCMB Staff, other remanded for allegedly hacking into…
Justice Friday Ogazi of a Federal High Court, today ordered the remand of three persons, who were arrested by the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in connection with some pump action rifles unlawfully brought onto Nigeria. The three suspects firearms smugglers, Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth Agwu and Choima Onuoha,... The post Again! Court remands 3 suspected firearms smugglers appeared…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in partnership with Parts Central Ltd, has launched a new waterways cleanup initiative in Lagos, with a structured waste management system planned for boats, jetties, landing ports and waterfront facilities across the state. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos on Tuesday, is designed to improve... The post NIWA, Parts Central Move to curb waste…
Zenith Bank Plc will host the 10th edition of its International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, bringing together leading policymakers, regulators, exporters, manufacturers, investors and other key stakeholders to explore practical strategies for unlocking value and accelerating growth in Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. Themed “Unlocking... The post Zenith Bank…
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron, zinc, folic acid, and vitamin B12 to fight against anaemia and neural tube defects in pregnancy. According to these advocates, fortified... The post OPINION: Mandatory…
. . UK-bound N39billion cocaine consignment, cash in Euros, Pounds, luxury jewelry, vehicles recovered The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia, arresting... The post Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin, KC Luxury Group CEO,…
D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Hub has announced the 3rd Edition of the D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit, scheduled to hold between 8&9 September, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme:“The Selfcare Ecosystem: Connecting the Pillars of Health.” As one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for advancing Selfcare,wellness,... The post D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit 2026 to bring…
United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the prestigious annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10 years. The sponsorship deal was disclosed today by the executive chairman of the airline, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, following a discussion with... The post United Nigeria Airlines pledges N20m to fund Chinua…
.. Gov. Sanwo-Olu, CG Customs Adeniyi, Naval Chief commend partnership with NDLEA on drug war The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of Three Hundred and One Billion, Fifty-Eight Million and Seventy-Six Thousand Naira (N301,058,076,000) only... The post NDLEA destroys N301bn worth of…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , has formally requested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to review the existing three-letter location code “QRW” assigned to Osubi Airport in Delta State, with a view to adopting a code that more accurately reflects the airport’s official name... The post Aviation Minister requests IATA to review Osubi…
