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Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, says Mbah incredible, one of the best governors
The Sun Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, yesterday, inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration with three Embraer airplanes for a start. Recalling Mbah’s...
Netherlands gives back colonial loot to Nigeria
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a significant act of restitution, the Netherlands has returned 119 historical artifacts to Nigeria, including royal regalia, plaques, human and animal sculptures, and a ceremonial bell. These treasures, known collectively as the Benin...
Visa’s billion-dollar bet positions Francophone Africa as Africa’s next fintech frontier
TechCabal
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July 7, 2025
In the hierarchy of Africa’s fintech narrative, Francophone countries are often second placed. The Anglophone giants—Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa—have long dominated headlines and venture capital flows. But to Loïc Aplogan, Business...
Keyamo Inaugurates Enugu Air, Says Mbah Undoubtedly One of the Best Govs
This Day
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July 8, 2025
•Airline operates inaugural flights to Enugu, Abuja •Mbah: It’s triumph of vision, beginning of aviation hub Gideon Arinze in Enugu Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Monday, inaugurated Enugu Air, an Enugu...
Liberia’s Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria Vows to Pursue Oil & Gas Opportunities for Liberia’s Benefit
Front Page Africa
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July 8, 2025
Ballout, a former Senator of Maryland County, was recently nominated by President Joseph Boakai to serve as Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria. Monrovia, Liberia – The Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria, John Ballout, has pledged to prioritize economic...
Suzuki By CFAO GM dedicates transport awards to loyal customers
The Sun Nigeria
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July 6, 2025
By Moses Akaigwe Mrs. Aissatou Diouf, general manager of Suzuki By CFAO, has expressed delight over her recent “Distinguished Auto Personality of the Year Award’” and the “Mini Bus of the Year Award” given to the Suzuki Eeco at the last Nigeria...
From Rockefeller to Dangote: When energy empires reshape nations
Nairametrics
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July 4, 2025
I still remember reading Ron Chernow’s Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. during my master’s programme in international relations and political economy at the London School of Economics. The book wasn’t on any mandatory reading list, but...
Keyamo inaugurates Enugu Air, demands professionalism
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has inaugurated Enugu Air, a state-owned commercial airline established by the Enugu State Government led by Governor Peter Mbah. Speaking on Monday, Keyamo described...
‘Yahoo Boys Killing Investors Confidence In Nigeria’ – EFCC
Naija News
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July 8, 2025
Acting zonal director of the EFCC’s Benin office, Assistant Commander Effa I. Okim, revealed this during an event held at Unity Hall in Government House, Asaba, Delta State, on Monday. Okim explained that the involvement of young Nigerians in...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Honored On Hollywood Walk of Fame
Black Enterprise
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July 7, 2025
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Kidjo as one of the 2026 Walk of Fame Honorees. West African singer Angélique Kidjo made history as the first Black African artist to be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning...
Internet fraud stains Nigeria’s image, deters investment, EFCC tells youths
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerian youths against engaging in internet fraud, describing it as a growing threat to the nation’s image and economy. Olukoyede...
National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti Approves Digital Code
JD Supra - California
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July 11, 2025
In Short The Situation: The National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti approved the Digital Code, which will reform the telecommunications and digital sector in Djibouti. The Result: The Digital Code will enable all the provisions applicable to...
Nigeria places 3rd in Africa for highest air ticket charges in 2024 – New Report
Nairametrics
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July 6, 2025
Passengers departing from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Benin paid some of the highest air ticket taxes and charges in Africa in 2024, placing West Africa at the top of the continent’s air travel cost rankings. Sierra Leone ranked first for regional...
2027: Presidency in Panic Mode, ADC Coalition Alleges
This Day
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July 7, 2025
*Insists president not governing Nigeria *Obi declares he won’t buy N150bn jet when people are dying *Zulum dismisses defection rumour, affirms loyalty to APC *Ex-police minister, other PDP members move to ADC in large number, LP collapses...
DisCos post highest revenue since privatisation amid poor supply
Business Day
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July 7, 2025
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded their highest quarterly revenue since privatisation in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, despite persistent complaints over poor power supply across the country. Data released by the...
Enugu Air Commences Operation
Leadership
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July 7, 2025
Enugu State-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, commenced operations on Monday following its official launch at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The ceremony had the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in...
Noisy parrot in the Senate
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
The duo shares some striking similarities. And somehow difficult to ignore. You will marvel at their journeys of life. They started so well. So impressive as two jolly friends. It snowballed into close political associates. They worked together...
AfCFTA: NPA berths first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel
Tribune Online
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July 6, 2025
In a development that signposts readiness to maximize the gains derivable from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has deployed its state-of-the-art marine crafts to berth the first wholly...
Togo Sets 92,500-Ton Cotton Goal, but Doubts Remain
Togo First
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(Togo First) - With cotton production declining and farmers aging, Togo is banking on an ambitious push to revive the sector. The goal is to exceed 92,500 tons in the next season. But unpredictable weather, a lack of young workers, and rising...
Police tighten security in Edo over Black Axe 7/7 cult activities
Daily Post
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July 7, 2025
Security agencies have intensified surveillance and patrols across Benin City and other local government headquarters in Edo State in response to intelligence reports over planned cult-related activities associated with the so-called ‘7/7’...