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NNPC secures $5bn facility from Afreximbank to fund Nigeria’s upstream sector
In a bid to upgrade the nation’s upstream sector, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has secured a $5 billion funding commitment from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to fund major investments in Nigeria’s upstream sector. The news of the breakthrough was made public through a statement made available to news men According to …
Christmas Day tragedy :Six people feared dead , 12 other injured as two vehicles collide on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
It was a Christmas Day tragedy along the Lagos- Ibadan express way following the report from The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun that said six persons lost their lives in an accident that involved two vehicles on Saturday. Confirming the tragedy is Ahmed Umar, sector commander to the NAN at Ota, Ogun state. …
OMICRON TRAVEL BAN: FG set to restrict airlines from UK, Saudi Arabia.
In response to the travel ban placed on Nigerians over control the spread of the corona variant, Omicorn the federal government says it will restrict airlines coming from Canada, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia into Nigeria from Tuesday, December 14. This was disclosed by Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation on Sunday in Lagos, while explaining …
Azman Air operations suspended by NCAA.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says it has suspended Azman Air flight operations with immediate effect The suspension was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the NCAA Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu. The statement was titled, ‘NCAA Suspends Azman Air Operations With Immediate Effect’ and was made available to to media houses Spokesman, Sam Adurogboye. It …
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja beats other major african airport, named best airport by size by ACI.
Some good news have come the way of Nigerians in the midst of the country’s many challenges following as the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja is named the best airport by size in Africa by the Airports Council International (ACI) on Monday. The award, which was based on judgements by customers ratings, was also …
Seven fatalities recorded as military aircraft crashes at Abuja airport.
Seven persons have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Nigerian air force aircraft near the Abuja airport, Confirming the fatalities and the crash is Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, via his twitter handle. He said the military aircraft Beechcraft KingAir B350i crashed after reporting an engine failure en route Minna on Sunday. “A …
Akwa Ibom govt set February 2022 for completion of MRO facility
The operations of Akwa-Ibom state owned airline Ibom air have been praised by several Nigerians for its safety, reliability, discipline and performance.The latest trend of commendations came after the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika took to his personal Twitter handle to announce his satisfaction with the performance of the airline. “Was onboard Ibom Air to …
BREAKING: Outbound Emirates flights suspended.
For violating COVID-19 guidelines put in place by the government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has placed a 72-hour suspension on outbound Emirates flights from Nigeria. The suspension was made public on February 4 through a circular seen by issued by the NCAA saying Emirates Airlines violated guidelines put in place by the presidential …
Niger Flood: Submerges 50 houses, properties, and businesses
Flood at Gallah ward of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger recently submerges millions naira worth of assets. The damaged belongings include more than 50 houses, businesses, and properties.
Atiku appeals to trump to reverse visa ban on Nigerians.
Gbeleyi Abayomi Following the visa ban on Nigeria , the former Vice President Alhaji atiku has appealed to President trump and the USA to reverse the ban . Reacting to the immigrant visa ban placed by the United States on Nigeria, the former presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) said Nigeria has been …