Year: 2021

Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo Rise to the Top Amid Pandemic

Although the aviation industry took a hard hit in 2020 and suffered its heaviest losses to date, Turkish Airlines distinguished itself with relatively good business performance. According to CAPA (Centre for Aviation, part of the Aviation Week Network) Turkish Airlines established itself as the busiest aircraft carrier in Europe during the pandemic, and one of…

Dangote Makes Nigeria Third-Highest Country in Terms of Urea Capacity Additions

With the coming on stream of Dangote Fertiliser Limited, global urea capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the upcoming years, potentially increasing from 222.96 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2020 to 305.92 mtpa in 2030, registering a total growth of 37%, according to a GlobalData report. The 3.0 million metric tonnes of…

1994 African Cup of Nations: Buhari Allocates Houses to Super Eagles Squad

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the Super Eagles Squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994, making real a promise by the Federal Government. The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. He…

Trade Expert Calls for Increased Investments in AfCFTA to Boost African Economy

  There have been calls for more investments in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to boost the African economy. At a recent virtual conference organised by the African Public Relations Association (APRA), an expert on trade and finance, Mr. Jesuseun Fatoyinbo, Head of Trade, Transactional Products and Services at highlighted the benefits…

N66m Fraud: Court Closes Wakil, Mama Boko-Haram’s Defence

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of Borno State High Court has closed the defence of Aisha Alkali Wakil popularly known as ‘Mama-Boko Haram’ following her refusal to speak in response to questions and issues raised by the court under the guise that she is severely ill. She had informed the court through gesticulations on the day she…

New Guaranty Trust Training Complex Dedicated To Memory Of Co-Founder Tayo Aderinokun

Ten years after the passing of the co-founder and former Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, Mr Tayo Aderinokun MFR, the leading financial institution has opened its new Training Complex in his name. The Complex was commissioned on Thursday, June 24, 2021, and will be known as “Tayo’s Plaza.” Mr Tayo Aderinokun MFR was one…

INEC Unveils Online Portal As Continuous Voter Registration Resumes Monday, June 28

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will resume on Monday 28th June. In order to ensure a successful rollout, the Commission said it has acquired all the required equipment and updated its registration software. This announcement was disclosed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a…

Dangote Receives Highest Civilian Honour in Cameroon

President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has received the highest civilian honour in Cameroon – the Commander of the National Order of Valour – from the President of the Republic, Paul Biya. According to President Paul Biya, the landmark honour was conferred on Dangote in recognition of his efforts in infrastructural development of…

AbdulRazaq Presents Staff of Office to New Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Preaches National Unity

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday presented first class staff of office to the new Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahaya three days after his appointment. Oba Yahaya, a law graduate of the University of Ilorin is from the Alebiosu ruling house and was born on February 11, 1980. He succeeds Sikiru Atanda, who…