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By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said plans are underway to temporarily close the runway at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, for essential repairs and resurfacing works. FAAN said the closure was tentatively scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. Director […]

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By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Omotola Aremo The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has cautioned banks and insurance companies against allowing workers to bear the brunt of the ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring in the financial sector. The Ministry made the call during the 2026 World Day for Decent Work celebration organised by the Association of […]

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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Pensioners in Ogun State have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to release outstanding gratuities owed retirees from January 2021 to June 2025 and approve consequential pension increases for long-serving retirees. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ogun State Council, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, made the appeal at the 2026 […]

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By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has warned newly inducted medical doctors against professional misconduct in the discharge of their duties. The Registrar of the council, Prof. Fatima Kyari, gave the warning in Aba while inducting 16 medical doctors who graduated from Rhema University. Kyari, who was represented […]

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By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has alleged attacks on All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, supporters and political activities in Ibadan, Oyo State. The organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Alli, was attacked during a medical outreach she organised at Ibikunle House, […]

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By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The approximately US$1.5 billion Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has been completed, with AELEX acting as Solicitors to the Offer in the landmark transaction. The offering is the largest single IPO undertaken in Africa and the first public offering by a Free Zone Entity, […]

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By Henry Ojelu The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA, has urged employers and workers in the food sector to end stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, stressing that the virus cannot be transmitted through the preparation, handling or serving of food. The agency made the call at a sensitisation meeting for food […]

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THE Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Funso Doherty, has unveiled a 34-point manifesto he said would take the state to the next level, if elected. He also unveiled Mrs. Tolani Animashaun as his running mate in the February 6, 2027 governorship poll.Presenting his manifesto titled: Ònà Tuntun (New Road), […]

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