Keyamo, Brazilian counterpart set up working group on bilateral air deal

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development , Mr Festus Keyamo, and Minister of Ports and Airports of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mr Silvio Filho, have constituted a technical working group tasked with drafting and harmonising the bilateral air service agreement, BASA, between both countries. This move, in preparation to signing the […]
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Pat Utomi forms shadow govt

Economist and political activist Professor Pat Utomi has announced the formation of a shadow government designed to serve as a credible opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

FCT monarch demands more councils, senators for Abuja

…as CHRICED unveils digital radio, TV to boost civic engagement By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The traditional ruler of Karshi chiefdom in Abuja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Isma’ila Mohammed, has called for urgent constitutional reforms to grant the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) greater senatorial representation and additional area councils. He argued that, despite the FCT’s […]

How the conclave will elect the new pope

Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday. A ringing of bells will accompany puffs of white smoke announcing that a new pontiff has been chosen to lead the world’s Roman Catholics. However, before that can happen, the conclave must be held. […]

Trump says he hopes fighting between India, Pakistan ends quickly

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he hoped tensions between India and Pakistan would de-escalate quickly, following Indian attacks on targets inside Pakistan. “They’ve been fighting for many, many decades,” Trump said at a White House event. “I just hope it ends very quickly.” “People knew something was going to happen based on a […]

Building Collapse Crisis: Experts call for stringent regulations, innovation

Following the collapse of a three-storey building in Ojodu-Berger on Saturday, April 19, 2025, real estate experts have identified the cause of persistent building collapse in Lagos and proffered solutions. While investigations into the cause of the Ojodu-Berger collapse – which housed a restaurant on the ground floor with unoccupied upper levels – were underway, […]

Banks’ borrowings from CBN drop 97% to N380 bn

By Elizabeth Adegbesan   Banks’ borrowings from the Central Bank of Nigeria,   CBN, Standing Lending Facility,   SLF,   fell by 97.6 percent month-on-month, MoM,   to N380 billion in April from N16.5 trillion in March 2025 indicating   improved   liquidity in the banking system.   Trend analysis of Financial data released by the CBN showed that banks borrowed   N50.46 trillion […]

Dangote Packaging increases output, targets African export 

By Udeme Akpan Dangote Packaging Limited (DPL) has announced plans to expand into the African export market, following a production capacity boost facilitated by new machinery being commissioned in   two manufacturing plants. Chairman of DPL’s Board of Directors, Mr Robert Ade-Odiachi, disclosed the development during a strategic board meeting held on Tuesday. The company, he […]

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