FG Approves Increase in Nigeria’s Passport Fees
The 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000, while the 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity will cost N100,000, previously N70,000.
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UK Donates Counter-Insurgency Training Facility to Nigerian Armed Forces
“Our work with the Nigeria Armed Forces seeks to build capacity to address the root causes of insurgency and insecurity and support institutional modernisation and transformation.”
Struggling Nigerian Airlines Face Sharp Drop in Passenger Traffic
The Nigerian domestic airline industry is grappling with a significant decrease in passenger traffic, causing concern within the sector. Data obtained from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority reveals a 13% drop in domestic air travel between January and July 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Furthermore, figures from the Federal Airports Authority of…
Gov. Diri Visits The Commonwealth, Seeks Remediation For Polluted Oil Communities in Bayelsa
“The Commonwealth’s dedication to environmental protection is crucial, and we are eager to collaborate in addressing these pressing issues together. We are here because we can achieve so much in terms of the environmental challenges we face by collaborating with your office.
Maitama Sule: Words on Marble
“During the civil war, we were sent out to campaign for our cause. I went to the United States and I remember Alhaji Shehu Shagari went to the Scandinavian countries. When we returned, we compared notes before submitting our reports to Gen Yakubu Gowon, the then Head of State. Shagari told me he met a…
Abba Yusuf Condemns Vandalism and Looting of State High Court
…Says Ganduje’s corruption case documents were stolen during protest Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, expressed his regret and condemnation over the recent invasion and destruction of the Kano State High Court, which occurred during the nationwide hunger protest. The governor expressed concern over the loss of important corruption charges documents relating to former Governor Abdullahi…
Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei Calls for Peace and Community Growth in Amassoma
The member representing Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei, has called on all Daughters of Amassoma both within the community and in the diaspora, to continue promoting peace and actively contribute to the development of the community. Hon. Rodney made the call on Saturday, August 10, 2024, when…
FMSTI, CLINOTECH Sign Agreement On Production of Test Kits
Dr. Harrison Ofiyai said the agreement will boost Nigeria’s capability to develop Rapid Diagnostic kits, thereby improving the technical know-how of Nigerian professionals.
Hon. Rodney Ambaiowei Mourns Boat Accident Victims
…Calls for Maritime Sector Reforms The Member, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei has expressed his immense grief over the boat accident that has claimed the lives of our beloved brothers and sisters who were on the ill-fated Ezetu-Ukubie Market Boat. A statement issued by his…
South Korea Trains Bayelsa Agric Officers, Donates Tractors
The Republic of South Korea has completed the training of 10 officials and directors from the Bayelsa State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The intensive capacity building on sustainable agricultural development programme, which was fully funded by the Korean government under the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), involved the training of the Chief Agricultural…
