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COVID-19: Arik Air seeks priority vaccination for aviation workers

On: March 4, 2021

By Taiye Olayemi Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer, Arik Air, has called for the immediate vaccination of aviation workers as COVID-19 frontline workers. Ilegbodu made this call when he hosted the Publisher of Atqnews and organiser AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market, Mr Ikechi Uko, at his office onContinue Reading

Namibia seeks FRSC’s cooperation to mitigate crashes

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 4, 2021

In: General News

By Ibironke Ariyo The Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Humphrey Geiseb, is seeking assistance from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for the two countries to explore cooperation in the area of road safety and crash reduction. The High Commissioner stated this during his courtesy visit to the national headquartersContinue Reading

Amao inspects NAF projects in Kainji, Gombe

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 4, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Yahaya Isah The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), AVM Oladayo Amao, has commended the pace of work on ongoing infrastructure projects in Gombe and Niger States. Amao inspected the 407 Air Combat Training Group (407 ACTG), Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kainji, Niger. The projects are being emplaced toContinue Reading

Buhari condoles with Gov. Bagudu over passing of younger brother

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi over the loss of his brother, Shehu Bagudu. In a condolence message issued by his Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari prayed that theContinue Reading

COVID-19: Lagos disburses N1bn to tourism, other practitioners

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism, Economy/Business

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed N1 billion to practitioners in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment sector to assist them over the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Wednesday, during the inauguration of Glover Memorial Hall atContinue Reading

Plateau marks International Wildlife Day with marathon

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Zainab Oyekan Plateau held a marathon in Jos on Wednesday to commemorate this year’s International Wildlife Day. Eighty-four athletes participated at the marathon which the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, Tamwakat Weli, described as great and historic. The theme of the Day for 2021 is: “Forest and Livelihoods:Continue Reading

FG approves establishment of SIM swap centres in 744 LGAs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The Federal Government has approved the establishment of dedicated Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Swap Centres across the 744 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This decision was reached on Wednesday at the 4th review meeting of the Ministerial Task Force on the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM registration in Abuja,Continue Reading

Reps to investigate crude oil allocation under DSDP

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Economy/Business

By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the allocation of crude oil under the Direct Sale Direct Purchase (DSDP) scheme. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance by Rep.Abubakar Yallema (APC-Sokoto) at Wednesday’s plenary. Speaking on the motion, Yallema said it wasContinue Reading

Security: Bauchi Gov. seeks establishment of state police

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: General News

By Auwalu Birninkudu Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called for immediate establishment of state police as an effective strategy and mechanism to guarantee peace and stability, and enhance national security. Mohammed made the call during the Fourth North-East Governors’ Forum meeting, held in Bauchi on Tuesday. HeContinue Reading

Reps task INEC on constituency delineation

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Politics

By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives on Wednesday tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to embark on constituency delineation in the country. The resolutions of the House followed a motion on the “review of the division of states of the federation into federal constituency” sponsored by Rep. NdudiContinue Reading

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