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March 18, 2026 No Responses

NCAA ISSUES AOC TO BINANI AIR

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, issued Air Operator Certificate to Binani Air Global Services to commence scheduled flight operations.Speaking during the presentation ceremony held in Abuja, the Director-General of Ci...

March 18, 2026 No Responses

NCDMB Trains 30 Nigerians In Non-Destructive Testing

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board on Tuesday commenced a Human Capacity Development (HCD) training programme for 30 trainees in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Levels 1 and 2, with a kick-off ceremony held in Port Harcourt.Speaking at the eve...

March 18, 2026 No Responses

NLNG Commissions 6.5-Ton Gas Facility In Rivers Community

Residents of Rumuji in Rivers State have received a significant boost in access to clean energy following the commissioning of a 6.5-ton gas dispensing facility aimed at improving living standards and promoting sustainable development.The project, delivered by...

March 18, 2026 No Responses

Stock Market Rally Yields N687b Gain For Investors

The Nigerian stock market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, as investors gained N687 billion amid continued buying interest in key equities.The positive sentiment was driven by strong performances in high-capitalised stocks, including BUA Cement, Premier P...

March 18, 2026 No Responses

Madrid Dump City As Sporting Stage Historic Comeback

It was a night of breathtaking drama and unforgettable moments in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second legs, as Europe’s elite clubs battled for quarter-final spots with intensity, shocks, and sheer brilliance.The biggest headline came at the Etihad,...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Contractor Bags Two Years Imprisonment for Forgery

Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has convicted and sentenced Julius Ejiogu, a contractor to two years imprisonment for forgery.The convict was arraigned on a three -count charge of conspiracy, forgery and...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Nigerian Customs’ Egwunyenga Re-Elected WCO Data Model Vice Chair

Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Mary-Anne Egwunyenga, of Information and Communication Technology/Modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has been re-elected as Vice Chairperson of the Data Model Project Team of the World Customs Organisation (WC...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Seals £746m UK Deal To Boost Port Infrastructure

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, is to sign £746 million financing agreement with the United Kingdom for the modernisation of Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure.The historic financing arrangement, secured with the backing of UK...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

INEC Holds ICT Workshop On Development Of AI Framework

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a strategic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) workshop on the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulatory Framework to guide the Commission’s adoption of emerging t...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Popoola In London, Highlights Nigeria’s Capital Market Re-rating

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Temi Popoola, has said Nigeria’s capital market is undergoing a re-rating as global investors begin to reassess the country’s economic trajectory and investment pot...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu Begins Visit To UK

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a state visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.King Charles will...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

NDLEA Arraigns Vessel, Ten Filipinos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, arraigned the vessel MV Nord Bosporus and 10 Filipino nationals before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged conspiracy and unlawful importation of 20 kilogrammes of cocaine into Nigeria.The de...

March 17, 2026 No Responses

EFCC Seeks Strong Whistleblower Legislation

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on the National Assembly to implement enabling laws that will protect whistleblowers in the fight against corruption and enhance institutional transpare...