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Federal Government of Nigeria Urges Airlines To Maintain Fares, Avert Shutdown Amid 300% Jet Fuel Spike 0
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- April 17, 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria to avoid raising ticket prices and suspend plans to halt operations despite rising aviation fuel costs.Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, noted that Jet A1 fuel prices have jumped from ₦900 to ₦3,300 per litre, creating serious operational pressure on airlines.He
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ITF, CTIN Roll Out Nationwide Plan to Train 100,000 Artisans to Fix Construction Gaps 0
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- April 17, 2026
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN) have unveiled a nationwide initiative to train 100,000 artisans, targeting critical skill shortages in Nigeria’s construction sector. The programme, set to launch on April 21 in Lagos, will focus on trades such as masonry, carpentry, tiling, electrical work, plumbing, and finishing, with
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FG Launches NIMASA–UNILAG Maritime Institute to Drive Blue Economy Growth 0
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- April 17, 2026
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new maritime institute at the University of Lagos to strengthen Nigeria’s blue economy and build skilled manpower for the sector. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, commissioned the facility, describing it as a major step toward expanding capacity in maritime education, research, and innovation. The institute, funded
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Lagos Court Slams Peoples Gazette With N100m Damages Over Defamation of Judge 0
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- April 17, 2026
A Lagos High Court has ordered Peoples Gazette Limited to pay ₦100 million in damages for publishing a defamatory report about a former judge. The case was filed by Adedayo Akintoye, who challenged a 2021 article alleging she owned a luxury apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa while in office. The court ruled that the publication
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UNESCO Programme Targets Adolescent Health, Expands Inclusive Education in Nigeria 0
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- April 17, 2026
UNESCO has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at improving adolescent health and strengthening inclusive education across four Nigerian states. The programme, unveiled in Abuja, seeks to address gaps in health awareness, life skills, and access to quality education, particularly for vulnerable groups. It will be implemented in Enugu, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, and Ogun,
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Kaduna Electric Warns Attackers of Staff Face Prosecution, Public Naming 0
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- April 16, 2026
Kaduna Electric has issued a stern warning against the rising attacks on its workers, declaring that anyone caught assaulting staff members will be prosecuted and publicly identified. The power distribution company said incidents involving harassment, physical violence, and unlawful detention of its field personnel—especially those handling metering, bill collection, and infrastructure maintenance have become increasingly
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