March 2026 – Page 238

…US Expands War To Indian Ocean, Sinks Iranian Warship

05.03.2026

The face-off between the US and Israel on one hand and Iran on the other has spread beyond the Middle East after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters. About 180 sailors are thought to have been on board the Iris Dena – 32 were rescued and Sri Lankan authorities say 80...

The Problem With Nigeria Is Triumph Of Politics –Utomi

05.03.2026

‘Those who claimed to be democrats’re now suppressing opposition’ Pat Utomi is a professor of Political Economy. In this interview, he speaks on the controversy over amendment to the Electoral Act, and the danger of not allowing opposition to thrive You reportedly said that at 70, there’s no way you will not join any protests...

Abuja-Kaduna Highway Nears Completion, 80% Delivered by FG

05.03.2026

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, on Tuesday said the long-delayed Abuja-Kaduna highway has reached 80 per cent completion, with 60 kilometres of the redesigned concrete pavement already delivered, and the remaining stretch scheduled for completion by the end of April. The ministry disclosed this during an inspection tour of the project as...

Oando Reaffirms Support for Indigenous Upstream Growth

05.03.2026

The Managing Director of Oando Energy Resources, Ainojie Irune, has reaffirmed the company’s alignment with efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s indigenous upstream ecosystem following a strategic visit by the Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Aradel Holdings, Adegbite Falade. A statement from the firm stated that the high-level engagement...

SAHCO Procures Equipment to Boost Aircraft Handling

05.03.2026

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc has strengthened its operational capacity with the acquisition of new ultra-modern Ground Support Equipment aimed at improving aircraft handling efficiency across Nigerian airports. The company’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Adetola Uansohia, said the investment underscores its commitment to safety, faster turnaround times, and world-class service delivery to airline partners operating...

Ekiti & T.Y. Danjuma Airport Train Aviation Firefighters

05.03.2026

No fewer than 20 aviation firefighters, sponsored by the Ekiti State Government and the Theophilus Danjuma Airport in Taraba State, have graduated from the Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting School of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. The trainees successfully finished a rigorous, simulation-based aircraft firefighting programme aimed at enhancing aerodrome emergency response capabilities as...

African leaders urged to prioritise industrial capacity

05.03.2026

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Mr Khalil Halilu, has called on African leaders to prioritise industrial capacity, innovation, and measurable output as the foundation for the continent’s transformation. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Information, Mr Olusegun Ayeoyenikan,...

Nigeria Ports See 24.8% Cargo Growth in 2025 Report

05.03.2026

Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint, according to the 2025 Operational Performance Report released by the Nigerian Ports Authority. The report stated that total cargo throughput rose by 24.8 per cent, increasing from approximately 103.6 million metric...

Attorney General Rejects Human Rights Defender’s Bill

05.03.2026

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Wednesday, kicked against the Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill, saying Nigeria has enough legislation on human rights protection. He stated this position at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights in Abuja. The minister,...

TETFund Secures Presidential Nod For Six New AI, High-Tech

05.03.2026

...Expands Portfolio to 36 The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has secured presidential approval to fund six additional Centres of Excellence in Robotics, Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Cybersecurity across Nigeria’s public universities. With the addition, the total number of TETFund-supported Centres of Excellence would rise from 30 to 36 centres nationwide. The new...