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Since its establishment in 2022, the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has made significant strides in multiple domains, both academically and in terms of infrastructure development. The university is rapidly growing to become a key player in aviation education and research across the continent. In the academic realm,…
A New Dawn for Graduate Economic Empowerment and Financial Independence through Cooperative Entrepreneurship and Innovations in Nigeria, says Dr. Peter Ayim, President, National Corps Members Cooperative Society (Corps-Coop). The National Corps Members Cooperative Society (Corps-Coop), a pioneering cooperative society endorsed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Federal…
The House of Representatives has vowed to be fair to all parties in the probing of the massive retirement of over 1000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The Chairman of the adhoc committee probing the massive retirement of Staff in the CBN, Mallam Bello Kumo, made this…
Christmas Carol: NUJ FCT Calls for Unity, Love among Journalists Following prevailing challenges in the media space, the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council, Comrade Grace Ike, Thursday, asserted that journalists deserve commendation and rest during the yuletide season in order to refresh and render…
The Nigerian Union of Journalists came together in mourning on Friday as former Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Rafat Idris Salami, was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, following Islamic rites. Tears and heartfelt tributes flowed as colleagues, friends, and family paid their…
President Tinubu Consoles with NUJ and IPI Over Hajia Rafat Salami’s Death President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI). This is contained in…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been released from Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. This was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Adamu Duza. Duza said, “Yahaya Bello has been…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has reduced the price of its petrol to N899.50K per litre to provide relief for Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday season. In a statement, the company’s spokesman Anthony Chiejina said the price reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the…
President Tinubu presenting the 2025 budget proposal to members of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 18, 2024. In what could pass as comic relief during the serious business of budget presentation on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu jocularly referred to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly as the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, stated that the Federal Government aims to stabilise the exchange rate at N1,500 to the dollar to ensure the smooth implementation of the 2025 budget. This marks a reduction of about N200 from the current rate of N1,700 to a dollar. Tinubu made this known…
