Reps back FAAN cashless reform as Kuku defends move amid airport congestion
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Oluwaseun Kuku, on Tuesday defended the agency’s transition to electronic payment systems at airports, telling lawmakers the reform is aimed at curbing revenue leakages and improving accountability.
Iraq reduces production at key oil field after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Iraq reduced production at a major oil field on Tuesday after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, according to an official document and oil ministry sources.
Alcohol ban in small pack sizes to reduce underage drinking – NAFDAC
The NAFDAC boss said restricting access to sachets and small-volume bottles, which could be easily concealed, would limit children’s access to alcohol.
Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Rodrygo set to miss World Cup with knee injury
Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo Goes has suffered a severe knee injury, and it is expected to keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer.
Benue, Taraba governors visit IDPs in border communities
Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Gov. Hycienth Alia of Benue on Monday visited IDPs in the border communities of the two states, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Speaking, Alia said the Benue government was committed to strengthening collaboration with Taraba in tackling insecurity. He stressed the need for coordinated action to secure […]
UK rapper jailed for 12 years for killing student in hit-and-run
British rapper “Ghetts” was jailed Tuesday by a London court for 12 years for killing a student while speeding and over the drink-drive limit.
