A group of elderly Nigerians, under the umbrella of Global Veterans has called on the Federal, state and local governments to make adequate budgetary provisions for the welfare of senior citizens, including monthly stipends and free transportation, beginning with the 2027 fiscal year. The seniour citizens also advocated the establishment of special welfare centres across […]

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges. Although FAAN said there was a need for […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is set to restructure its portfolio by rationalising non-core and underperforming assets and reviewing the ownership and operating models of key businesses, including its refineries, as part of efforts to improve profitability, capital efficiency and shareholder returns. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Bashir Bayo Ojulari, […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Ahead of the 2027 general elections, 96 former All Progressives Congress, APC, Councillorship candidates from the nine Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue South Senatorial District, Zone C, have endorsed the incumbent Senator of the district and Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abba Moro, for another term in the Senate. […]

By Moses Nosike Child Advocacy Centre, Cece Yara, has identified poverty and lack of economic empowerment for child labour in the country. The centre also decried poor case reporting, cultural factors, absence of support services, stigmatisation and isolation of victims as major bottlenecks to justice for victims of child labour violations. The concerns were raised […]