Tragedy was averted at the Benin Airport on Thursday after an Enugu Air aircraft skidded off the runway, causing panic among passengers and airport officials. It was learnt that the incident, which occurred upon landing, did not record any casualty as all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. A[Read More…]
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Fubara Advocates Investment In Public Service Reforms
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has advocated for sustained investment in reforms, strategic capacity development and digital transformation of the public service in Nigeria. He made the recommendation on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 48th Meeting of the National Council on Establishments (NCE) in Port[Read More…]
NIHOTOUR Launches “Welcome Home” Programme For Nigerians Returning From South Africa
The Nigerian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) today announced the results of its Welcome Home pilot programme, launched at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in response to the repatriation of Nigerian citizens following xenophobic violence in South Africa. Following a deadline issued by anti-migrant groups in South Africa[Read More…]
5th Cycling Lagos: Organizers Begin Online Registration for Cyclists Ahead of September 12 Grand Finale
The organizers of the 5th Cycling Lagos have officially opened the online registration portal for cyclists wishing to participate in this year’s highly anticipated event, with the grand finale scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting from the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Announcing the commencement of online registration in Lagos,[Read More…]
Nigeria’s Football Economy: FCT Sitting on an Untapped Goldmine
The Federal Capital Territory is sitting on what many described as a football goldmine that is still largely untapped. That was the central message on Nigeria Info 95.1 Abuja, where a football economy expert, Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA) Chairman Adam Mohammed Mouktar, and alongside, other stakeholders, examined what[Read More…]
Femi Ojumu Launches ‘The Trinity’ in Lagos to Shape Nigeria’s Policy Landscape
In a major gathering of diplomats, legal luminaries, academics, and captains of industry, renowned international lawyer and essayist Femi Ojumu officially unveiled a monumental three-volume literary compendium collectively titled The Trinity. Held today in Lagos, the presentation celebrated the enduring power of ideas and positioned the newly launched books as[Read More…]
NIS Makes History as Alhaja Adejoke Baruwa Becomes First Female Student Union President
By Paul Onehi The National Institute for Sports has a new face at the helm of its student body. This week, Alhaja Adejoke Baruwa was inaugurated as the first female President of the Student Union Government in the institute’s history. The ceremony marked more than a change of leadership. It[Read More…]
David Fizdale Begins D’Tigers Journey with Message of Unity and Olympic Ambition
David Fizdale has officially begun his journey as head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigers with a clear message, unity will be key if the team is to return to the Olympics and compete at the highest level again. Speaking during his first interview with Nigerian media on M4STV’s special programme on[Read More…]
Muktar: Abuja Needs NPFL Football, a Master Plan, and Youth Protection
Abuja, Chairman of the FCT Football Association, Alhaji Adam Muktar, has called for sweeping reforms in Nigerian football, insisting that Abuja must secure representation in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), strengthen grassroots infrastructure, and shield young players from fraudulent agents if football is to truly develop in the capital.[Read More…]
Immediate past NDE Director General, Silas Agara Declares For Senate in Nasarawa
Immediate past Director General of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Chief Silas Agara, has formally declare his intention to contest for the Senatorial seat of Nasarawa North. Speaking at the All Progressive Congress (APC) secretariat in Lafia, Agara said his ambition is similar[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]