February 2025 – Page 27

NCAT appoints Adamu as new rector – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology has appointed Ismaila Adamu as its new rector and chief executive. In a statement signed by Director of Information for NCAT, Jude Amadi, “The Ag Rector, Mr. Joseph Imalighwe, and the entire staff of NCAT receive with gratitude Mr. President’s appointment of Dr. Ismaila Danjuma Adamu, PhD, as the...

Penalised airlines seek dialogue with NCAA – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

Several airlines sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have reached out to the regulatory body, seeking a meeting to present evidence that they have resolved the issues for which they were penalised. The Director for Consumer Protection and Public Affairs at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the development to our correspondent, stating that the...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News February 26

26.02.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Wednesday, February 26, 2025 I Was Not Involved In June 12 Activities – Obi 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said the report on social media linking him with the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN),...

Keyamo admits funds paucity in tackling aviation challenges – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has admitted that there is a paucity of funds to adequately take care of all infrastructure needs in the Nigerian aviation industry. The legal luminary said this while fielding questions from reporters after receiving an award from the New Telegraph newspapers as the Minister of the...

Senate Probes Senator Over Alleged Violation Of Senate Rules

26.02.2025

The Senate yesterday directed the Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions to investigate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly violating parliamentary rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central had verbal altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday over a change in her seating arrangement. The committee chaired by Neda Imaseun (LP, Edo South) was...

NAICOM tackles illegal third-party insurance operators – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

The National Insurance Commission looks to take action against illegal third-party motor insurance policy operators. This was disclosed in a public notice made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday. On February 1, the police commenced nationwide enforcement of third-party motor insurance to boost safety on the roads. According to the statement, NAICOM said it had...

Northern Union, 72 Arewa Groups Back Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

26.02.2025

The Northern Union and 72 other Arewa groups have thrown their weight behind the Tax Reform Bills of President Bola Tinubu, saying it would streamline tax administration, reduce compliance costs, and promote investment in key sectors. Speaking on behalf of the Union and groups after a public hearing in the Senate where stakeholders gathered to...

Support economic growth, ICAN charges members – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

The 60th president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Davidson Alaribe, has urged accountants, especially female professionals, to play an active role in Nigeria’s economic, social, and political development. In a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, Alaribe stressed the need for accounting professionals to step up as ethical leaders amid...

International Breweries showcases winners of Kickstart Initiative – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

International Breweries Plc, through its corporate social responsibility arm, International Breweries Foundation, has announced that it has presented past winners of its renowned Kickstart Initiative to the deputy governors and community leaders of Ogun and Rivers states. According to a statement, the initiative is aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths and providing a platform...

Government policies, FX stifle new listings on NGX – Punch Newspapers

26.02.2025

Companies looking to list on the Nigerian Exchange are grappling with stringent government policies, high compliance costs, and foreign exchange volatility. Experts warn that without strategic policy reforms and tax incentives, market activity could remain sluggish, impacting investor confidence and economic growth, writes Temitope Aina Companies are approaching new listings on the Nigerian Exchange with...