Aviation

NCAA @25: Keyamo, NCAA DG Harps on Deeper Economic Regulation, Tech Adaptation for Safer Aviation

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,  and the Director-General, Civil Aviation Capt. Chris Najomo have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive safer Nigerian aviation industry. They both spoke at the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) 25 Years Anniversary symposium held in Abuja on Saturday. The symposium… Continue reading NCAA @25: Keyamo, NCAA DG Harps on Deeper Economic Regulation, Tech Adaptation for Safer Aviation

Security

Visa Denial by Canada :Minister Matawalle Calls for Assertiveness on Global Stage 

By Ada Nkong The Honourable Minister of State for Defence,  Dr. Bello  Matawalle , has issued a resolute call for Nigeria to assert its position on the global stage in the light of recent diplomatic incident involving the denial of visas to the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, and other members of the… Continue reading Visa Denial by Canada :Minister Matawalle Calls for Assertiveness on Global Stage 

Aviation

AAAU Signs MoU with ATOM Aviation Training Services,Tours Facility

By Ada Nkong The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATOM Aviation Training Services, an aviation training institution based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A statement signed by Miss Saadatu Usman public relations officer AAAU says the MoU signing ceremony, held on 12th… Continue reading AAAU Signs MoU with ATOM Aviation Training Services,Tours Facility

Governance

2025: A Year of Consolidation: Information Minister Highlights Achievements of President Tinubu’s Administration

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris  , has declared 2025 as a pivotal year of consolidation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, aimed at building upon the significant achievements recorded in the first 19 months of governance. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director information and national orientation… Continue reading 2025: A Year of Consolidation: Information Minister Highlights Achievements of President Tinubu’s Administration

Security

Metchie Commends Governor Soludo’s Security Efforts, Highlights Progress in Anambra

By Tolu Oguntimehin The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence) of the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) and Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), Amb. Dr. John Metchie, has noted that Anambra State remains relatively calm due to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s swift response to security breaches. While acknowledging recent incidents of killings… Continue reading Metchie Commends Governor Soludo’s Security Efforts, Highlights Progress in Anambra

EDUCATION

ISDEVCOM, NAN Partner on 6th International Conference

By Ada OgarAbuja The Institute of Strategic and Development Communication (ISDEVCOM) of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) is partnering with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to host its 6th International Conference on Development Communication, themed “Japa: Communicating Migration, Diaspora, and Africa’s Development" scheduled for March 27-28, 2025, at NSUK.Blueprint Weekend reports that ISDEVCOM is… Continue reading ISDEVCOM, NAN Partner on 6th International Conference

Security

President Bola Tinubu Directs Armed Forces, Security and Intelligence Agencies to  Harmonize   Operations

By Ada Nkong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, Security and Intelligent Agencies to harmonize their operations and adopt a whole of society approach in combating evolving Security challenges. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike reports Mr. President underscored the critical importance of joint security operational effectiveness in tackling Nigeria’s emerging… Continue reading President Bola Tinubu Directs Armed Forces, Security and Intelligence Agencies to  Harmonize   Operations

Diplomatic relations

NIS LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PASSPORT SOLUTION IN EUROPE FEB. 7

Ada Nkong Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that NIS is set to launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre on February 7. A statement signed by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, director media and public relations says the Comptroller General announced this… Continue reading NIS LAUNCHES CONTACTLESS PASSPORT SOLUTION IN EUROPE FEB. 7

Aviation

Seasonal Climate Predictions 2025: NiMet Predicts Flash Floods in Coastal Cities by May-June

By Ada Nkong High intensity rainfall in May-June this year is likely to result in flash floods in the Coastal Cities according to NiMet. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the 2025 Annual Public Presentation of the Seasonal Climate Prediction by Nigerian Meteorological Agency with the theme ' The… Continue reading Seasonal Climate Predictions 2025: NiMet Predicts Flash Floods in Coastal Cities by May-June