LAGOS – Air Peace, a major Nigerian airline, experienced significant flight delays across its network on Tuesday morning due to adverse weather conditions in Lagos. The airline confirmed the disruptions in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Osifo-Whiskey Efe, attributing the delays to a heavy downpour that impacted its operational hub at the Murtala Mohammed
KADUNA – In a significant move to combat the rising threat of substance abuse, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has unveiled a free, 24-hour psychosocial support helpline for Nigerians. The initiative, announced on Monday during a stakeholders’ workshop on teachers’ training in Kaduna, will provide citizens with
Geneva, Switzerland | September 16, 2025 The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has concluded that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide, marking one of the strongest condemnations yet from an official UN body.Commission chair Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief, said the inquiry found
Lagos, Nigeria — September 16, 2025 Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing strong passenger growth, but recent data show that Cairo International Airport remains the busiest on the continent, handling nearly 29 million passengers in 2024. It is followed by Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport with about 18.4 million passengers and Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the company’s newly introduced fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks is expected to create no fewer than 24,000 jobs across Nigeria. This initiative, according to him, aligns with the group’s broader commitment to reducing operating costs, promoting cleaner energy, and boosting employment
The National Sports Commission has successfully disbursed all pending allowances and performance bonuses to Nigerian athletes currently representing the nation at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The move comes as part of a renewed commitment by the federal government to ensure athletes are adequately supported and motivated during international competitions. Reliable
Washington, USA | September 16, 2025 Major American carriers — Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines — have suspended several employees for making controversial social media posts following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week. The airlines confirmed on Monday that disciplinary actions were taken against staff whose online comments
Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth and prosperity. Speaking at a business roundtable in Abuja, Shettima declared that the government remains resolute in its reforms aimed at unlocking opportunities across multiple sectors, creating jobs,
Lagos, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed strongly on Monday, with equities gaining ₦705 billion in market value as investors reacted positively to the latest inflation data, which showed a slowdown in price increases. According to market reports, the All-Share Index climbed on the back of heightened demand for bellwether
Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the National Assembly to provide stronger backing for its push to secure 25 per cent of the national budget for the education sector. The agency emphasized that the move is crucial to transforming Nigeria’s struggling education system and improving
