The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, is one of Nigeria’s leading aviation schools. The college is committed to producing highly skilled professionals for the aviation industry. Since it was founded in 1964, NCAT has grown to become the largest Approved Training Organization (ATO) in Africa. Over the years, the school has trained pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, air traffic controllers, and many other experts who keep aviation running. Across Africa, aviation training shows both progress and challenges. For example, Ethiopia’s aviation academy trains fewer than 50 pilots each year, while Rwanda’s Akagera Aviation School trains about 20 fixed-wing and…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested 15 people and seized fake and expired drugs worth more than ₦110 million during special enforcement operations across the country. The operations were carried out in Lagos, Kaduna, Abuja, and Asaba in Delta State. According to NAFDAC, the seized items included sex enhancement drugs, oxytocin’s, strong painkillers such as tramadol and morphine, antibiotics, and other unregistered medicines. The agency said the suspects are in custody and will remain there while investigations continue. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, warned that selling or distributing drugs in unapproved places…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has asked the state governor to instruct the Ministry of Agriculture to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of planting Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) seeds, especially their effects on human health and the environment. This call followed a motion titled “Need to discourage farmers from planting Genetically Modified Organisms seeds in order to enhance food security in Kwara State”. The motion was moved by Mr. Mohammed Kareem Musa, who represents the Patigi State Constituency. During the debate, Mr. Musa said that eating genetically engineered food harms biodiversity and weakens traditional farming methods. He…
Between July 2024 and June 2025, kidnappers in Nigeria demanded a staggering ₦48 billion in ransom. However, only ₦2.57 billion—about 5% of that figure—was paid to secure the release of abducted individuals. Scope of the crisis: Over this period, 4,722 people were kidnapped across at least 997 incidents, resulting in 762 fatalities linked to these abduction cases. Hotspots: The North West region remains the most violent zone, with Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina leading in abduction figures—Zamfara alone accounting for over 1,200 victims. Industry dynamics: Kidnapping has evolved into a structured, profit-driven criminal industry. Consequently, ransom amounts have been pushed higher—in…
The Osun State Government has dragged the Federal Government before the Supreme Court over the alleged unconstitutional withholding of statutory allocations meant for its 30 local government councils. In a suit marked SC/CV/379/2025 and filed on April 23, 2025, Osun is challenging the directive of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) which stopped the release of funds for February, March, and April. The state fears the May allocation may also be withheld. The case, filed by a team of senior lawyers led by Mike Ozekhome (SAN) and Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), argues that the AGF acted outside his powers by directing…
The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has given out 6,220 bags of drought-resistant seeds to farmers in Gombe State. This is part of their effort to support farming that can withstand changing weather conditions. The seeds were distributed during the start of a five-day meeting organized by ACReSAL’s Federal Project Management Unit in Gombe. This meeting focused on the Gali-Lamurde and Hawal-Kilunga river basins. It is part of a bigger national plan to create 20 special land and water management strategies across Nigeria. At the event, ACReSAL’s National Project Coordinator, Dr. Abdulhamid Umar, spoke about the urgent need…
The Niger Delta, a region rich in oil and gas resources, has endured decades of environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and human rights violations due to unchecked oil exploration and exploitation. Despite existing legal frameworks mandating Environmental and Human Impact Assessments (EHIA), enforcement remains weak or inconsistent. By Nelson Nnanna Nwafor Oil spills, gas flaring, contaminated water sources, and loss of livelihoods continue to plague communities, leading to deteriorating public health, displacement, and social unrest. Problem Statement Although Nigerian law requires Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) prior to oil-related projects, many companies bypass or conduct these assessments superficially. Worse still, the human…
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Admiral Murtala Nyako (Rtd), has urged the association’s executives, led by Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi, to champion reforms that will lift Nigerians out of hunger, poverty, and destitution. Nyako gave the charge shortly after the Court of Appeal affirmed Mudi’s leadership of AFAN. He described the judgment as a victory for Nigerian farmers following a prolonged legal tussle that lasted over four years. The Court of Appeal, in its July 17 ruling, dismissed a suit filed by Arch. Kabir Ibrahim and his dissolved National…
Nigeria is preparing to take a big share of the fast-growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) market, which is expected to be worth almost \$142 billion globally by 2030. This was revealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Speaking at the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0) in Lagos on Tuesday, August 26, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said Nigeria has a young, tech-savvy population that gives it an advantage to lead the MVNO space in Africa—if supported with the right investments and regulations. According to him, MVNOs are more than just telecom operators. They…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promoted 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director across different departments. The promotion moves them from Grade Level 16 to Grade Level 17. This followed the approval of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who directed the release of results from the first-ever Computer-Based Promotion Examination (CBT). The exam was held on August 12, 2025, at the National Open University Dutse-Alhaji Study Centre in Bwari Area Council. It was organized to clear a backlog of promotions for workers on Grade Level 16, covering the years 2023 to 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the…