Jetex and Shell Aviation bring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the flagship private terminal in Dubai. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex, a global leader in executive aviation, is the first to offer SAF to customers in the United Arab Emirates. Building on the success of supplying SAF at selected […]
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Return payment for passport to remita platform, CSO urges NIS
The Initiative for Citizens’ Rights, Accountability and Development (ICRAD) has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to return the payment for international passports to the remita platform.The Executive Director of ICRAD, Hassan Luqman, sa…
Experts seek overhaul of built sector’s philosophy, regulations to drive growth
Built sector experts on Tuesday called for rethinking of the sector’s philosophy, regulations and frameworks to fully exploit its abilities as a critical driver and contributor to the Nigerian economy.Mr Hakeem Ogunniran, Chairman, Lagos Building Inve…
NNPC Ltd., Aiteo JV inaugurate Nembe crude oil grade
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the introduction of Nembe Crude Oil Grade, a new crude oil grade into the international crude oil market.The announcement of the Nembe crude blend produced by Aiteo, the Operato…
Military total radar coverage of Nigeria necessary for national security – CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says military total radar coverage of Nigeria’s airspace is necessary for national security.Abubakar said this at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 2023 Communication Information Systems (CIS) C…
Organisation seeks legal framework to protect whistleblowers
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), a nonprofit organisation has called for urgent legal framework for the Federal Government’s whistleblowing policy to protect informants.Dr Chido Onumah, Coordinator of AFRICMIL, made th…
APC in diaspora seeks to empower low-income families in Nigeria
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (CDC) says it is seeking to provide investment opportunities to members and extend support to low-income families in Nigeria through its “Renewable Hope Initiatives Business Hangout”.T…
FG, IFAD to deepen collaboration on food production
The Federal Government is to deepen its collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through technology to boost food production and improve the livelihood of smallholder farmers.Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Permanent Secretary…
Abidjan-Lagos highway corridor secures $15.5bn in AIF 2022- Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of African Development Bank (AfDB) said that the Abidjan-Lagos highway corridor has secured a 15.5 billion dollars investment interest.Adesina said this while welcoming participants at the 2023 Africa Investment Forum (A…
Hensard University commits to development of entrepreneurial skills – VC
The Management of Bayelsa-based Hensard University, says its focus via learning, training, research and mentorship, is to produce global leaders, entrepreneurs, and champions of economic and social change for the good of society.The Vice Chancellor of…
National Park committed to carbon reduction-C-G
The National Park Service (NPS) has assured Nigerians of more efforts towards carbon reduction in the country in order to mitigate climate change issues.The Conservator-General of the NPS, Dr Ibrahim Goni, gave this assurance at a one-day seminar orga…