The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is set to introduce a consumer protection portal by the end of the year to streamline the resolution of air travellers’ complaints. Capt. Chris Najomo, Acting Director of Civil Aviation, announced this initiative during the start of a two-day training for Consumer Protection Officers (CPOs) and airline staff at […]
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South African Actress Connie Chiume, Star of Black Panther, Dies at 72
Connie Chiume, the celebrated South African actress renowned for her roles in Black Panther and its sequel, has died at the age of 72. Her family shared the news on Instagram, noting she passed away at Johannesburg’s Garden City Hospital. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Chiume’s career began after working as a […]
NNPCL Leaders Defend Against Economic Sabotage Allegations Before Senate
ABUJA – Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) executives and stakeholders have rejected allegations of economic sabotage in the oil and gas sector during a Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigation. The Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer Mallam Mele Kyari, and NMDPRA CEO Engineer Farouk Ahmed presented their defense […]
Defence Minister Badaru Urges Stronger Security Cooperation in ECOWAS
ABUJA – Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for enhanced security cooperation among ECOWAS member states to bolster their defense capabilities against security threats. Speaking at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Badaru stressed the importance of collective efforts to combat terrorism, cross-border crimes, […]
Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils for Aviation and Maritime Colleges
President Bola Tinubu has appointed 10 individuals to the governing councils of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Kaduna State. The appointments were announced on Wednesday in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The appointed members […]
Edo State Refutes Claims of Hoarding FG Rice, Asserts Proper Distribution
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, addressed accusations on Wednesday regarding the state allegedly hoarding rice provided by the Federal Government. At a press conference in Benin, Nehikhare clarified that the state received several trucks of 25kg rice bags earlier this year. He emphasized that the quantity of rice received was […]
NCAA Set for Improved Consumer Service, Complaints Resolution
The Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) has commenced training its consumer protection officers (CPOs) and the airlines’ staff representative on using the soon-be-launched consumer protection portal to solve real-time passenger complaints against airlines. The two-day training which began on Wednesday at the NCAA corporate headquarters in Abuja was declared open by the Acting Director General, Civil […]
Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Admits Hardship and Reveals Plans
President Bola Tinubu has addressed the nation for the second time in a week, acknowledging the current economic hardships, particularly those resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies. In his August 7, 2024, statement, Tinubu admitted that there was an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his administration’s plans, which compounded […]
Cardoso, Kyari, and Lokpobiri Testify Before Senate Committee on Oil Sector Sabotage
On August 7, 2024, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso, NNPC CEO Mele Kyari, and Minister of Petroleum Heineken Lokpobiri testified before a Senate Adhoc committee investigating alleged economic sabotage in Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Senate Chairman Senator Opeyemi Bamidele warned that the investigation would scrutinize all involved parties, focusing on compliance with the […]
Warri Refinery Workers Plan Protest for August 19
Support staff at Warri Refinery & Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPCL) are set to resume their protest on August 19, 2024, citing dissatisfaction with their working conditions and pay. In an open letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the workers criticized the NNPCL management for not addressing their grievances. Their demands include improved remuneration and a […]