By Friday OmosolaThe Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA) in Ado-Ekiti to received the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) approval to begin non-scheduled flight operations on December 15, 2024. In a letter dated December 11, 2024, addressed to the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, the NCAA granted the airport permission to operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) for six months, from December 15, 2024, to June 15, 2025. The approval,…

In a landmark political shakeup, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State yesterday reshuffled the state’s executive council .In the decision said to geared towards ‘effecting pragmatic political realignment of current administration, the office of the Chief of Staff was scrapped and consequentially, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi was dropped .Also, the Secretary to the State Government,(SSG) Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi was not reappointed on health grounds.In a statement by…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) it has commenced an investigation into reports of suspected substandard Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, Lot Number 4C639001. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General/CEO in a statement today, said the product, manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd, has been linked to serious adverse drug reactions nationwide. The agency added that preliminary findings have raised questions about…

As the yuletide season approaches, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of heightened security measures to safeguard lives and property during the festive period. In a statement by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson said the IGP has directed the immediate deployment of police personnel to strategic locations nationwide to curb traffic disruptions, highway robberies, and other criminal activities.The deployment, he said includes enhanced police presence along highways,…

Nigeria’s Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), the country’s satellite operator, is seeking enhanced collaboration with France to advance its space technology capabilities, Managing Director Jane Egerton-Idehen announced on Thursday, December 12. In a statement posted on Facebook, Egerton-Idehen highlighted the recent visit of French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, as a pivotal step in fostering deeper bilateral cooperation in satellite technology. Though the visit was described as a formal courtesy, it…

In a significant ruling, a Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Bamidele Folorunsho to 10 years imprisonment for the indecent treatment and sexual assault of a minor. The court’s verdict marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat sexual and domestic violence in Nigeria. Folorunsho’s journey to conviction began in February 2018, when he was initially charged with the defilement…

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged smuggling activities by personnel of the Nigerian Customs Service. The decision was made during a plenary session on Wednesday, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Representative Oluwaseun Whingan of Badagry Federal Constituency, Lagos State. Whingan’s motion cited a shocking report by Sahara Reporters, revealing the mass smuggling of over 2,000 cars carrying 6.5 million kilograms of rice…

The Chairman of the 11th Kwara Trade Fair Organising Committee, Mr Abu Salami, yesterday in Ilorin urged more focus on production and industrialisation via agriculture and livestock development. Salami told journalists that the sector had the potential to create jobs and wealth for youths and women while contributing to the state’s economic growth and prosperity. “We are thrilled to be marking a significant milestone in the history of our Trade…

Apple has started integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices in the latest update to the iOS, according to a statement by the iPhone maker on Wednesday, December 11. The move aims to enhance user experience and increase the sales of Apple’s latest iPhones during the peak holiday shopping season. The update introduces Artificial Intelligence-powered tools to Apple’s operating systems for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. The ChatGPT integration is available on the…

CAPE Economic Research & Consulting has projected that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate will reach 34.03 per cent in November 2024, ahead of the official release of November’s inflation data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). It said headline inflation will rise to 34.03 per cent, food inflation will reach 40.13 per cent, and core inflation will hit 28.12 per cent in the month. In its latest publication, the firm…

Africa’s largest refinery, Dangote Refinery, shipped its first Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon in partnership with Neptune Oil. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 11, Dangote expressed that the achievement was made possible by the strategic alliance between the two companies, reinforcing their dedication to boosting Nigeria-Cameroon economic relations and addressing the growing energy demand in the region. Dangote delighted with PMS export to Cameroon The President of Dangote Group, Aliko…

In yet another landmark achievement ,Polaris Bank has emerged as the Sectoral Winner in the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Sector category at the 2024 NECA Annual Employers’ Excellence Awards. The bank received the sectoral recognition for its innovative HR practice at the NECA’s Excellence Awards, (the 4th edition) which held recently at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja. The recognition is particularly vital as it marks the first award the…