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The Nigerian aviation sector, despite being a critical element in the country’s transportation system and economy, has not reached its full potential compared to other African nations. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that aviation supports $63 billion in economic activity across Africa. However, Nigeria’s aviation industry contributes a modest $1.7 billion to GDP, representing 0.4% of the national economy—far behind South Africa’s aviation sector, which contributes $12 billion, or 3.5% of GDP. With 20 airports, 23 active domestic airlines, and operations by 22 foreign carriers, Nigeria’s aviation sector holds immense potential. It has created over 241,000 jobs and…

•as state marks World Fisheries Day Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration will continue to provide the fish farmers in the state with the right equipment and other forms of incentives to thrive, as the state marks World Fisheries Day.The Governor said Kwara is one of the largest producers of catfish in Nigeria, saying the government will not relent in its efforts to sustain the pace.The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at an event to commemorate World Fisheries Day, as organized by the state Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This year’s celebration is themed: “The Economic…

The bills are the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 -SB.583; The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) BILL, 2024- SB.584; The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024-SB.585; and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024 – SB.586.Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has alleged that only Lagos and Rivers states stand the chance of benefitting from President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills.The governor who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said the position was based on research and calculations by northern governors.He also explained why the northern governors advised President Tinubu to hold on before pushing the controversial bills.“On…

Aristos Band, a multiple award-winning music group, has released its much anticipated medley titled ‘Battalion Praise’. ‘Battalion Praise’ is a gospel rendition of melodious thanksgiving medley that cuts across different Nigerian tribes. It features a large ensemble of African percussions and sound that transports the listeners and audience into an atmosphere of euphoric praise to the Almighty.The inspirational medley is currently available on all digital streaming platforms.Aristos band was founded in 2008 by Sammy Sodeke, popularly known as “Sammy Sho” a veteran Keyboardist, Saxophonist, music producer/instructor who has played and directed music from within and outside the shores of Nigeria…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its dominance by emerging as the Overall Winner at the just-concluded Nigeria Bankers Game (NBG) 2024 Grand Finale. This remarkable achievement marks the bank’s third consecutive win at the prestigious sporting event.With an impressive tally of 10 gold medals. Wema Bank clinched victories across various categories, including Table Tennis (Female Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles), Volleyball, Scrabble, Video games, 100m Female, 200m Female, and the 4x100m Female Relay.This year’s NBG also celebrated individual brilliance, with Bukky Olorunmaye, one of Wema Bank’s standout athletes,…

By Fashina Shakiru  The grand finale of the 36th Igbogbo Day celebration was a spectacular event held on a radiant Saturday that will forever remain vivid in the memories of all who attended. This significant day brought together a distinguished gathering of traditional rulers, chiefs, political figures, diplomats, scholars, sons and daughters from Igbogbo and beyond with members of various social clubs, including the notable presence of United Brothers & Diaspora, who were actively involved in this remarkable occasion. The event, which took place on the premises of Zumuratu Grammar School, was a truly memorable occasion that provided a remarkable…

L- R: Global Safety & Regulatory Affairs. Middle East & Africa, Harrison Debrah; Senior Organizational Consultant and Program Manager, Boeing Global Learning Institute, Harry Magui;  Chairman/CEO, Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Onyema and Lecturer, Organisational Resilience and Change, Cranfield School of Management, Dr. Fabian Steinmann when The Boeing Group paid a courtesy  visit on Air Peace in Lagos recently. The Boeing Company, a leading global aerospace company in the US, has restated its unalloyed support to Air Peace, Nigeria’s premier airline and West Africa’s largest carrier. This is a testament to the critical role Air Peace plays in the development…

…Gov. Abiodun leaving history, legacies behind-Ganduje No fewer than 50 Senators on Saturday attended the 38th Akesan Day Celebration held at Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.Speaking at the occasion, the Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who led the delegation on behalf of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said they were at the event to identify with Governor Abiodun, whom he described as “a legislature friendly governor” who has always been there as friend of the National Assembly.Senator Bamidele, who recounted events during the election of principal officers of the National Assembly, noted that Governor…

In an effort to continually improve the living conditions of the people and boost the local economy, the Kwara State Government under His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is set to embark on a mega empowerment that will benefit thousands of Kwarans, including business owners, petty traders, artisans, and people living with disabilities from across the state. The committee, which will oversee the process of empowerment, met with stakeholders drawn from different demography on Friday, and they reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the government to make it a reality. Leaders of the associations present at the meeting included Jama’atu Nasril Islam…

The Chairman of the Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Suleiman Adewale, has promised digital solutions provider, Globacom, that the Alimosho community will continue to support it. He made the remark at the opening of a Globacom customer service outlet in the Iyana Ipaja neighbourhood of Lagos on Friday.As the special guest at the Gloworld shop’s commissioning, Hon. Adewale lauded Globacom for making its services more accessible to the residents of Alimosho. “Globacom is our company; we are going to patronise you; we will ensure that this shop flourishes.  You will never regret that you brought your branch to Iyana Ipaja”,…