NCAA Sanctions Five Airlines Over Cancelled Flights
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has initiated enforcement action against five airlines (two international and three domestic operators) for various violations of Part 19 of the NCAA regulations. The spokesperson for NCAA, Michael Achimugu, disclosed to journalists yesterday that the violations include the non-payment of refunds within the stipulated time frame, non-responsiveness to the […]
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa Hits ₦511M in 12 Days
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has grossed ₦511 million in just 12 days. In an official announcement, by the film distributor, FilmOne, this blockbuster comedy has raked in a jaw-dropping ₦511 million at the box office, officially crowning itself as 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title and fastest to hit the ₦500 million mark. The […]
FG Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, New Year
Federal Government has declared Wednesday December 25th, Thursday December 26th 2024, and Wednesday January 1st, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, while urging Nigerians to remain committed […]
NIMC Cracks Down on Illegal NIN Fees, Threatens Licenses of Offenders
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has threatened to withdraw the licence of any of its Front End Partners caught charging Nigerians for the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment. This followed a series of complaints from Nigerians over how they are being charged for the enrolment which is supposed to be free. To address this, […]
Lagos’ 72-Hour Non-Stop Shopping Extravaganza Kicks Off Today
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza which will begin today Monday (Dec. 23). Special Adviser to the state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, in a statement yesterday, said the event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji […]
Nigeria to Host ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament Next Year
Nigeria will host the 13th edition of the ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament billed to hold between March 4th and 10th, 2025. National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko, gave this assurance when he played host to ECOWAS Director of Youth and Sports Development, Francis Njoaguani, in Abuja. Dikko, who beckoned on ECOWAS to bring more sporting […]
Ghana’s Supreme Court Dismisses Suits Challenging Anti-LGBT Bill
Ghana’s top court has dismissed two cases challenging the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The ruling by all seven judges on the Supreme Court panel paves the way for the president to sign into law what is one of the continent’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation. President Nana Akufo-Addo, […]
CBN Imposes N1.2m Daily Limit Transaction On PoS Agents
Central Bank of Nigeria has restricted Point of Sales agents to a daily transaction limit of N1.2 million. In a circular signed by its Director, Payments System Management Department, Oladimeji Taiwo, the CBN said the development is to advance a cashless economy and enhance the use of electronic payment channels for agency banking operations. As […]
Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 CAF Player Of The Year
Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in a historic event that confirms his status as one of the best players in the world in the current calendar year. The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward shook off competitions from South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, Cote d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi of […]
FG Offers Free Train Service During Yuletide
The Federal Government has said it would offer free train service to all Nigerians from Dec. 20 up until Jan. 5, 2025. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents after the FEC meeting yesterday that the Free Transportation (train) initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s commitment to reducing the socio-economic […]
