The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the 2026 IATA Focus Africa Conference will prioritise aviation safety, connectivity, and operational efficiency across Africa. Kamil Alawadhi, IATA Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, disclosed this in a statement on Friday while announcing the conference theme. According to him, the conference will be held under the theme: “Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity and Operational Efficiency in Africa”. The conference will take place from April 29 to 30 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. “Aviation has the potential to do much more to enable Africa’s economic and social development.…
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Dr. Robert Ngwu, Special Adviser to former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Uche Nnaji, has clarified reports claiming that a Federal Government panel confirmed certificate forgery against the ex-minister. Ngwu made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. He said the investigative panel was not constituted to determine whether Nnaji forged a certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He explained that the panel was set up following a petition Nnaji submitted to the Federal Ministry of Education over alleged misconduct by some university officials. Ngwu said reports in some quarters suggested the panel…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO). The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The move follows the Federal Executive Council’s approval of GAMCO and is expected to address longstanding challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, including stranded generation, transmission bottlenecks, and grid management inefficiencies. According to the statement, the committee has been tasked with ensuring the smooth establishment of GAMCO, which the government plans to deploy as a vehicle for optimising electricity generation and transmission. The Chief of…
The Federal Government has approved a N250 billion facility for the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to support smallholder farmers across Nigeria, offering them access to credit at a single-digit interest rate. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this during the Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Session in Abuja on Friday. Kyari emphasized that the initiative was part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen agricultural insurance, finance facilities, and leverage key institutions like the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), the National Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), and the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). Kyari explained that the Nigerian Agricultural…
…as women sensitization berths in Nsit Ubium Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has urged the women of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, and others across the state, to rise up and take advantage of the cooperative initiative introduced by his administration to enhance their personal development and economic empowerment. Speaking at the grand finale of women sensitization tour on civic responsibilities held at the Local Government Headquarters grounds, the Governor said the State government will inject N20 million into cooperative societies in each of the 369 wards of the State, and urged women to take active part in the…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to mark his one year in office. He said the approval was part of efforts to address delays in mobilisation and improve opportunities for graduates awaiting national service. “Government listens and acts when people bring up issues that are in their name. “In response to this agitation, this issue of long waits for mobilisation, Mr…
Roller manufacturer Hamm has introduced the Smart Compact Pro under the motto “Measure it right. Measure it now.” For the first time, real-time density is being used as a decisive parameter for qualitative assessment and integrated into automated compaction. Smart Compact Pro makes a significant contribution to extending the service life of road surfaces and, in the long term, reduces construction and repair costs, as well as potential additional expenses for the contractor. Despite advances in digitalisation, asphalt compaction has so far been heavily dependent on empirical data and the experience of the roller driver. Consistent double passes and the correct use…
Biogénesis Bagó officially presented Bioaftogen®, its high-potency vaccine designed to strengthen foot-and-mouth disease prevention and contribute to the development of sustainable livestock production on a global scale, in South Africa. The event brought together livestock producers, veterinarians, industry leaders and key stakeholders in the animal health sector from South Africa and other African countries. The presentation was led by Dr. Rodolfo Bellinzoni, Director of Innovation and Industrial Operations; Sebastián Perretta, Executive Business Director; Daniel Helou, Regional Director of MENA, and Facundo Romero, Strategic Marketing Manager. The company, which currently has the capacity to produce 350 million doses per year, was recently selected to be part of…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). According to the commission, the promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted today at the PSC’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly promoted DIGs are: Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi) Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply) Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria’s foreign missions and the United Nations. The envoys comprise 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors whose nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December, 2025. This is contained in a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. Among the non-career envoys are former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode who was posted to Germany, while Jimoh Ibrahim was appointed Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Reno Omokri was posted to Mexico, while Lateef Are will serve as ambassador to the U.S. . Former Minister of…