Ken Okeke Ethiopian Airlines has launched its Macao cargo route, marking the 10th dedicated cargo destination in China. Operated by Ethiopian Airlines advanced Boeing 777F, this new service enhances regional connectivity and strengthens trade links between China, Africa, and beyond. With two weekly flights and a capacity of 400 tons per week, this expansion underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to efficient, reliable, and seamless global trade. “As Africa’s largest airline, we continue to invest in strategic routes that drive economic growth and foster strong partnerships. “The launch of this route deepens our collaboration with e-commerce supply chain partners across the…
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Ken Okeke The Executive Chairman of Dekina Local Government Area, Hon. John Urah Ikani, convened a pivotal security meeting at the Nigeria Police Area Command Headquarters in Anyigba. The gathering included representatives from the Area Command and traditional rulers from across Dekina LGA, underscoring a unified commitment to the safety and well-being of the community. During the session, Hon. Ikani commended the unwavering dedication of security agencies and traditional leaders in safeguarding lives and property within the Local Government Area. He assured them of his administration’s full support and collaboration, emphasizing that security remains a top priority under his…
Tunde Bakare The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to collaborating with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA NIG) to protect, preserve, and promote the rights of women and children in society. Hon. Fanwo made this assurance while receiving the Chairperson and members of FIDA Kogi State Chapter during their courtesy visit to his office in Lokoja on Thursday, April 3, 2025. “I assure you that this ministry will work closely with you to achieve our shared objectives. We must foster a safer society where criminals understand…
Moses Ofodeme The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed petitions seeking recall of Senator Natasha saying the petition has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution and “Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator.” The Commission held its regular weekly meeting on Thursday 3rd April 2025, and among other issues, the meeting considered and approved the report of its physical count of the signatures/thumbprints forwarded with the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, in line with Clause 2(b) of the Regulations and Guidelines…
Joseph Bakare The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has appointed Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson. He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position and is now the Director of Civil Military Relations at the Defence Headquarers. Air Commodore Ejodame is a seasoned officer with vast experience in logistics, strategic planning, and defence management. He is a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management…
Yemisi Izuora In a landmark move that sets a new benchmark for customer-focused banking in Nigeria, Sterling Bank has championed the cancellation of bank transfer fees by major banks, announcing it will no longer take any money for itself for any local online transactions by its customers. The announcement, made on April 1st, initially sparked widespread arguments, with many assuming it was a marketing prank tied to April Fools’ Day. However, Sterling has confirmed that this is no stunt: the zero-transfer-fee policy is real, and effective immediately. With this move, Sterling becomes the first major Nigerian bank to take a…
Joseph Bakare The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has reiterated his commitment towards using the anti-corruption fight to stimulate growth in the economy. He stated this in Abuja on Thursday, April 4, 2025 while receiving the the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Export- Import, NEXIM Bank, Mallam Abba Bello who came on a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of the EFCC. While expressing delight at the visit, Olukoyede noted that the mission of the EFCC and that of NEXIM Bank align in the area of stimulation of the country’s economic growth.…
Francesca Odimgbe Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken full responsibility and apologised to motorists who endured prolonged traffic gridlock for several hours on Wednesday following the closure of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the Independence Bridge on Thursday morning, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi; his Information and Strategy counterpart, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transport, Hon. Sola Giwa, among other State officials, said inadequate public communication and planning about the road closure contributed to…
Joyce Onwuka Hope to build household and community resilience as well as improve nutrition to millions of underserved groups in Nigeria is underway following approval by World Bank three intervention operations in Nigeria. Under the programme the Bank is spending about $1.08 billion in concessional financing, to enhance education quality, build household and community resilience, as well as improve nutrition for underserved groups. The World Bank said the approved facility included $500 million in additional financing for the NIGERIA: Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Program; $80 million for Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN 2.0), and…
By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta The end of the glorious career of Mele Kolo Kyari at the NNPC and later, NNPCL is such that he left the organisation with his shoulders very high despite all the challenges and complex Nigerian factors which manifested in the course of his long career at the Oil and Gas industry. His service was full of activities and he proved to be an oil man that knew the industry inside out. His grip of the intricacies of the Nigerian, indeed, global energy sector, is undeniably superb. His deep knowledge of the industry enabled him to…