The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has condemned the surge of substandard products in Nigerian markets, primarily caused by importers. The organisation also alerted local manufacturers to cease the production of inferior goods for local consumption. During a workshop entitled “Growing Businesses Through Standardisation” in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, SON’s Director General, highlighted…
Residents of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Hon. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, following the successful elimination of notorious bandits in the region. The commendation came in a statement…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, has extended an invitation to Chinese and other foreign investors to contribute to Nigeria’s railway infrastructure development. During his address at the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao, China, the Minister highlighted various investment avenues, including power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and…
In a significant move, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned a new, passenger-oriented solution crafted by a consortium to alleviate travel issues, particularly those linked to operational and weather-related disruptions. The “Propel Reprotection System” is an innovative technological platform designed to assist Nigerian airlines in re-protecting passengers during flight disruptions. This system enables…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a beacon of democratic renewal, describing him as a visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to national transformation. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark Democracy Day, Matawalle commended the President’s pivotal role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution….
A British national, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has miraculously survived the catastrophic Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of over 200 individuals in Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was en route to London’s Gatwick Airport when it crashed shortly after take-off, engulfed in flames. According to Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly stated that Nigeria will not transition into a one-party state during his tenure. In a speech delivered to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja for Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday, Tinubu indicated that he would not recommend that opposition parties consolidate their efforts. He noted, “It…
An Air India flight en route to London Gatwick has crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, with an unconfirmed number of casualties among passengers and crew. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, designated as Flight AI171, departed from Ahmedabad Airport at approximately 1:00 PM local time. According to Indian aviation officials, the aircraft went down just minutes…
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported a staggering rise in the number of individuals displaced by war, violence, and persecution worldwide, reaching unprecedented levels as humanitarian funding dwindles. However, there is a glimmer of hope with an increase in returns, particularly to Syria. In the latest Global Trends Report, UNHCR revealed that by the…
Nigeria’s foreign trade reached a remarkable N36 trillion in the first quarter of 2025, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The statistics indicate exports totalled N20.598 trillion, while imports stood at N15.426 trillion, leading to a substantial surplus of N5.172 trillion. Dominating the export figures were crude oil sales at N12.955 trillion,…
