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Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says the federal government’s command and control centre established to curb the illegal entry of foreigners into the country is fully active. Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, Tunji-Ojo said the centre has commenced 24-hour operation since Monday. On October 28, the minister said the federal government planned to establish a command and control centre to check irregular migration into the country. He noted that the centre would be responsible for the rigorous screening of individuals entering Nigeria via land borders. “We did the induction programme about two weeks ago.…

Air Peace has just enhanced passenger experience and redefined luxury air travel with the introduction of First Class Cabin on its Lagos-London route. The premium class service is set to commence on 11 November, 2024. Designed for discerning travellers seeking unparalleled comfort and sophistication, Air Peace’s First Class service promises an unforgettable journey and beautiful travel memories. Air Peace’s First Class cabin transforms air travel into an exclusive experience, providing passengers comfort and luxury right from the airport until their arrival at their destination. Starting from ₦9,861,000 or £4,495, First Class passengers can enjoy the service which includes personalized attention, spacious seating,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Abuja, after participating in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. President Tinubu departed the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 3:40 pm (local time) Tuesday. The Nigerian Leader at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza. He warned that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” President Tinubu also expressed deep concern about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. He reiterated Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza while affirming the country’s support for a two-state solution, where both Israelis and…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the government house in Akure ahead of the governorship elections to be held on Saturday, 16th November. In a post shared on the official X handle of the All Progressives Congress (APC) handle on Monday, Obasanjo wished the governor a successful re-election. Aiyedatiwa assumed the governorship following the passing of his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in 2023 after a prolonged illness.

As the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) got underway in Lagos on Monday, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has canvassed industry-wide support for initiatives that would reverse negative trends in Nigeria’s energy sector. The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, in a paper entitled “Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustained Growth, and Affordability,” identified “alarming scale of pipeline vandalism and theft of crude oil” as the biggest threats to Nigeria’s energy security, noting that major oil and gas projects are required as well as a…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Butane Energy Limited on Friday recorded a significant milestone in their collective drive to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) a widely accessible, cleaner, and more cost-effective fuel option for cooking in the country, with the commissioning of a 180-metric-tonne LPG Filling Plant in Kaduna, Kaduna State. The Filling Plant, the second after the commissioning of another 100MT LPG Storage and Bottling Plant in Kabukawa Layout, Katsina, Katsina State, in 2021, is part of a joint venture to establish five of such facilities in Northern Nigeria with a combined storage capacity of…

Monday Okpebholo has been inaugurated as the governor of Edo, marking an end to the eight-year stint of Godwin Obaseki at the helm of affairs in the South-South state. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital, two months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched the ticket to the Dennis Osadebay House. Okpebholo took his oath of office alongside his running mate Dennis Idahosa The ceremony was attended by some dignitaries including Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu; governors under the APC; Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo;…

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has barred licensed flight crew members from operating multiple airlines. While issuing the restriction, the NCAA said its findings revealed that pilots and other crew members render services to different airlines. In a circular NCAA/DGCA/AOL dated November 6th, 2024 and signed by the Acting Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo declared the act illegal. The circular said instances where pilots operate for more than one airline concurrently pose a safety risk. It added that the license issued to the pilot or any member of the flight crew is operator-specific based…

Bitcoin, the primary crypto asset has surged to a staggering $89,000 price level in the wake of the recent bull run sweeping through the crypto market. The Flagship cryptocurrency has surged by 9.4% in the last 24 hours and a whopping 29.6% in the last 7 days. According to Coingecko’s data, Bitcoin is currently exchanging hands for $89,123 just $1,000 shy of a major milestone of $90,000 The Bitcoin rally started during the United States Election week and intensified after Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the election. However, several analysts have pointed out that the current bull run is…

After decades of massive importation of petroleum products, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Monday announced that it had finally ended the age-long practice. The development is expected to save Nigeria as much as $10 billion in hard currency in-country annually, as the national oil company said it now buys from the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery located in Lagos. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Mr. Mele Kyari, disclosed this in Lagos, while delivering his keynote message at the ongoing 42nd annual international conference and exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE). The…