Domestic airline Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of some of its flight operations following the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. The airline disclosed the development in a public statement issued on Friday. Fuel Price Surge Hits Operations Rano Air said the rising cost of Jet A1 fuel has placed severe pressure on…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to unveil its Drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems portal during the 6th Africa International Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition, DroneTecX 2026. The conference will hold from May 12 to 16 at the NIGAV Expo Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. NCAA Unveils Digital Drone Platform…
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service after a routine technical inspection detected a minor fault on the aircraft. The airline disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday. Fault Detected After Boarding According to the airline, engineers discovered the issue after passengers…
The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance has described the Memorandum of Understanding signed between NNPCL and two Chinese firms as a major step toward improving Nigeria’s energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel. The group said the agreement could transform Nigeria’s struggling refining sector if authorities implement it transparently and sustain political support….
Nigeria Reaffirms Partnership With India Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India ahead of key international engagements scheduled for 2026. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, made this known during a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, in Abuja. Focus on Trade,…
State Department Issues Fresh Warning The United States Department of State has warned Americans owing more than $2,500 in child support that they could lose their passports. The agency said federal regulations prevent affected individuals from obtaining or renewing a US passport until they clear the debt. Debtors Risk Losing Valid Passports According to the…
Lawmakers Back Spending Plan for Abuja Development The Senate of Nigeria has approved the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory, with a total budget of ₦2.285 trillion. Lawmakers passed the bill after reviewing a harmonised report from both chambers of the National Assembly. Budget Breakdown Highlights Capital Projects Austin Akobundu presented the…
Expansion Into Power Sector Announced Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand into the power sector. He aims to generate up to 20,000 megawatts of electricity across Africa. Dangote shared this vision during a meeting with Maktar Diop at the International Finance Corporation headquarters. The discussion focused on investment opportunities and Africa’s…
State Moves to Boost Power Supply The Enugu State government has announced plans to build a 660-megawatt coal-fired power plant. Governor Peter Mbah said construction will begin in July. He shared the update during a meeting with the Organised Private Sector Nigeria in Enugu. Project Targets Economic Growth Mbah said the project supports his plan…
Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe Central, says Nigeria should hand over the management of its electricity sector to China for about 20 years to achieve stable power supply. Goje spoke on Wednesday during the senate confirmation hearing of Joseph Tegbe. The former Gombe governor said repeated interventions across different segments of the power sector had…
