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The Nigerian stock market extended its winning streak by N111 billion yesterday, driven by positive sentiment in Julius Berger Plc and 49 others. The All-Share Index rose by 175.12 per cent, representing a gain of 0.12 per cent, to close at 146,055.89 points. Similarly, the overall market capitalisation value gained N111 billion to close at […]
The President of the African Union Youth Council (Club), Amb. Dr. Louis Temisan has called on African youths to spearhead prosperity, innovation, and knowledge-driven transformation across the continent. Amb. Temisan made the charge during the inauguration of the Executive Members of the African Union Youth Club, held in Abuja yesterday, in commemoration of International […]
A high-level delegation from Zamfara State, led by the Head of Civil Service, Yakubu Sani Hydar, has visited Gombe State on a study tour as part of preparations for the commencement of flight operations at the newly constructed Gusau Airport. During a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim […]
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet on Friday at the remote Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a US military installation in Anchorage, Alaska.
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a strategic infrastructure-sharing agreement to accelerate digital inclusion and expand reliable connectivity across key African markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While the agreement is subject to regulatory approvals in respective countries, the landmark collaboration sees both telecom giants share fibre and […]
With its New Gemini App Feature, Google targets a young population of approximately 39 million children aged six and under. Its new ‘Storybook’ feature within the Gemini app generates short, narrated stories from user prompts and images, and turns simple prompts and personal images into unique, narrated stories. According to Google, the launch provides a […]
Air Peace Airlines has revealed that the airline lost a whopping $2 million to a fraudulent Tunisian leasing company in a wet lease deal. Speaking at the 29th League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Conference, which had the theme ‘Financing Nigeria Aviation, Risks, Prospects and Opportunities,’ the Chairman of Air Peace, Dr. Allen Onyema, […]
Amid recurring activities of unruly passengers at the airport, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Monday said the recent incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the security response by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Aviation Security (AVSEC). The association stated this against the backdrop of placing Ibom Airlines’ unruly passenger, Comfort Emmanson, on […]
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operators, said passengers who engage in disruptive or violent behaviour at its terminal will face full prosecution under applicable Nigerian aviation laws. The head of Corporate Communications, Bi-Courtney, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, said the management will not tolerate unruly behaviour within its terminal facilities. The company urged […]
In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]