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United Nigeria Airlines has signed an agreement with Southwest Airlines to purchase six Boeing 737-800 aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet expansion. The deal, announced at Southwest’s headquarters in Dallas, aims to boost the airline’s domestic, regional, and international operations. The fuel-efficient Boeing 737-800, capable of seating up to 189 passengers and flying…
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Zambian government and the family of late former President Edgar Lungu are currently engaging in mediated talks to resolve a long-standing dispute over his funeral arrangements. With the family initially wanting a private burial abroad, the government had insisted on a state funeral in Lusaka. However, After a legal battle and South African court rulings,…
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Nigeria Labour Congress and federal government workers are demanding an urgent review of the national minimum wage, arguing that the current ₦70,000 is no longer sustainable due to rising inflation and living costs. While President Bola Tinubu signed a law in July 2024 increasing the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, some states have already…
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. This reassurance comes amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, stated in a public health advisory issued in…
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Super Eagles has arrived in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on Sunday for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana, but star striker Victor Osimhen is absent due to a chin injury sustained in Saturday’s win over Rwanda. Osimhen will not travel for the match after a team doctor confirmed his injury is a bruise,…
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Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced that it will proceed with strike starting today Monday, despite efforts by the Federal Government to mediate. NUPENG’s President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed that while the government had reached out to address their concerns, the union’s industrial action would go ahead pending a meeting scheduled…
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Chinese technologies highlighted their presence at the ninth edition of the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from Thursday to Friday. The event emphasized increased collaboration between China and Africa in the low-altitude economy sector. Under the theme “Collaborating to unlock Africa’s growth — How can Africa deliver a sustainable aviation industry?”,…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is set to return to the Nigerian Senate later this month after completing her six-month suspension. This is according to her lawyer, Victor Giwa who noted she is currently in London on vacation but plans to resume plenary when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. Giwa stated that there…
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Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez, has received a six-match suspension for spitting at a Seattle Sounders official during a melee after a 3-0 loss in the Leagues Cup final. The suspension applies to next year’s tournament, with potential additional MLS penalties. Teammates Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles were banned for two and three games, respectively as…
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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has established a new Compliance Department to enhance oversight of non-prudential risks in the financial system, effective from Q2 2025. This move aims to strengthen regulatory frameworks amid rising global standards, technological threats, and financial crimes. The department will oversee four key areas: financial crime supervision (e.g., anti-money laundering), market…
