Ogechukwu Ukekwe

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed the perceived risks attributed to Nigerian airlines by lessors, calling them untrue. Keyamo explained that many Nigerian airlines operate their fleets on Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) agreements without defaulting, demonstrating their commitment to fulfilling contractual obligations. He made these comments during the …

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the employment of 2,000 teachers across Zamfara State. The governor made the announcement while presiding over the Executive Council meeting at the government house council chamber in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the planned recruitment of teachers fulfills promises made during the campaign. …

The Ogun State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two young persons for fraudulently paying for goods worth ₦220,000 with fake bank transfer alert. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, said the suspects were arrested in Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state. “Two …

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has emphasized that healthcare remains a top priority for his administration. He made this statement on Sunday while receiving a delegation from Belgium, the Revive Medical Team, who were in the state for their second medical mission. He thanked the medical team for keeping its promise of coming again to …

Akwa Ibom State Government is set to commence implementation of the new N80,000 minimum wage for verified workers in its employ beginning from the January 2025 salaries, with arrears effective from November 2024. The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced while speaking at the 2025 Thanksgiving Service of the State Council of Nigeria Union of …

The Federal Government has introduced the National Health Programs for youths across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. A statement by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, also called for applications from persons aged between 25 and 35. “The Tinubu administration is requesting applications from young Nigerians to enrol in the National Health …

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on his 55th birthday. In a statement from his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president praised Keyamo for his dedication to the success of the administration and his efforts to transform Nigeria’s aviation sector into one that is safe, …

The Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU) has proposed a review of the draft policy on sanctions for airlines to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, as well as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This recommendation was made by Bala Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, during the …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code, which will serve as a guideline to promote ethical conduct among authorized dealers in the country’s FX market. In a statement, CBN confirmed that the Code aims to guide the banking industry in fostering integrity and professionalism within …

The Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party has urged the National Chairman, Julius Abure, to use his recent victory at the Appeal Court to bring unity to all factions within the party. The Appeal Court had reaffirmed Abure’s position as the party’s National Chairman, a decision that the Ogun State chapter hailed as a …