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How Herbert Wigwe’s Death Nearly Sank Bayelsa’s Power Project — Gov Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday, recounted the state’s journey to its gas-powered electricity project and how the demise of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, in 2024 almost scuttled…
Badagry Is strategically Position For AfCFTA Gateway Growth – LASG
Badagry’s role as a strategic gateway for regional and continental trade took centre stage at the opening of the BACCIMA Trade Fair 2026, held at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex on Badagry Expressway.
The 10-day event opened…
Bayelsa Airline To Commence Maiden Flights On May 25
Managing Director of newly certified Pioneer Airline, Capt. Henry Ungbuku, has said the process of acquiring an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was very stringent.
Capt. Ungbuku…
NLNG-led Nigeria Prize For Science Innovation Receives Record 237 Entries; As Adjudication Begins
The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPS) has received a record 237 entries for its 2026 cycle, organisers announced at a handover-of-entries press conference on Thursday, as the Advisory Board and judging panel begin a rigorous…
FAAN Boosts Emergency Preparedness Amid Cargo Development Push
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is doubling down on emergency readiness, with its Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, reaffirming a strong partnership with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to enhance…
Civil Society Coalition Pushes For Decentralization Of Niger Delta Pipeline Contract
Leaders of a Coalition of Civil Society Groups have called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to decentralize pipeline surveillance contracts across the Niger Delta.
This demand follows…
FAAN Pushes Deeper Ties With Air Force , Army For Ironclad Airport Security Support
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force to bolster airside security at the nation's airports, while also pledging…
Akwa Ibom State Establishes Ministry Aviation, Highlights Gains Of Ibom International Airport
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the attainment of international status by the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) will not only benefit Akwa Ibom State, but Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea region.
In a world…
Akwa Ibom Airport Achieves Global Status, Int’l Flight To Ghana Imminent
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has confirmed that the Victor Attah International Airport is set for the commencement of international flight operations, marking a major milestone in the State’s aviation development.…
FG Approves Phase 1A Of Lagos Green Line Rail Project, Network To Link Marina With Lekki Free Trade Zone
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Federal Executive Council’s ratification of Phase 1A of the Lagos Green Line Rail Project, marking another significant milestone for the state in addressing connectivity.
This was confirmed by…