Abuja: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has called for the urgent implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to foster regional integration and enhance intra-African connectivity. Keyamo made the call on Monday, while delivering the keynote address at the 18th Plenary and Meeting of the Council of Ministers of […]
Day: May 19, 2025
Breaking the Chain of Human Trafficking in Edo via a Student-Led Initiative
Edo: In the heartbeat of the nation, Edo, once infamously known as the epicentre of human trafficking in Nigeria, a new kind of resistance is taking root. Not in courtrooms or campaign offices, but in classrooms. A fresh, student-driven initiative is emerging to challenge the longstanding menace of human trafficking. Through the launch of Anti-Human […]
Gombe Farmer Earns N2.5 Million Annually from Rice Cultivation
Gombe: Mr Hassan Abdulateef, a rice farmer from Difa Community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, has revealed that he earns at least N2.5 million annually from rice cultivation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Abdulateef has been solely engaged in rice farming for the past 20 years. He emphasized that rice farming is a lucrative […]
Sokoto Government Enhances Flood Preparedness with New Response Mechanisms
Sokoto: The Sokoto State Government is strengthening its communication strategies and response mechanisms to better prepare for and mitigate potential flooding. This includes improved early warning systems, proactive flood risk management, and strengthened collaboration between government agencies and local communities. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi, who […]
2025 Hajj: NAHCON Inspects Tour Operators’ Feeding Arrangements in Makkah
Makkah: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting a catering simulation exercise at the Rawaf Mina office in Makkah. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the exercise aimed to evaluate the quality, timeliness, and standard of catering services arranged for the Nigerian […]