March 2026 – Page 245

Why foreign investors avoid Nigerian aviation investment

04.03.2026

Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry have attributed the reluctance of foreign financial institutions and global aircraft lessors to invest in the country over the last decade to governance concerns, unresolved disputes, and weak investor protections. They warned that unless the current situation changes, efforts by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus...

Re-Elected Edo Exco Endorses Tinubu, Oshiomhole For Re-Election

04.03.2026

The newly re-elected Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) executive yesterday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election and Senator Adams Oshiomhole for the Edo North senatorial seat. The exco, led by Jarret Tenebe, also endorsed Governor Monday Okpebholo for the 2028 governorship election. Okpebholo will complete his first tenure in 2028. Speaking...

Bature Re-Elected Plateau APC Chairman, 35 Others Emerge At Historic Congress

04.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday held a historic and peaceful Plateau State Congress, returning Hon. Rufus Bature as Chairman, alongside 35 other state executive members, in a consensus-driven exercise that underscored renewed unity within the party. The congress, held at Landfield, Little Rayfield, Jos South Local Government Area, attracted a broad spectrum of...

Gains of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Elusive for Nigerians

04.03.2026

Nigeria’s economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu have strengthened key financial indicators, but labour unions and small-business operators say ordinary Nigerians have yet to see these gains translated into meaningful improvements. The Nigeria Labour Congress and leaders in the micro, small, and medium enterprise sector say high prices and operating costs continue to bite, overshadowing...

Akpabio Hails Eno On Peaceful Conduct Of Congress

04.03.2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno for the peaceful conduct of the State congress of All Progressives Congress. Akpabio who participated in the Congress held at Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, observed the peaceful ambience that trailed the party event. He noted that in the past such...

Israel-Iran Tensions Cause N7.5bn Loss for Airlines in Niger

04.03.2026

International airlines operating between Nigeria and the Middle East are counting losses running into billions of naira following the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has forced multiple airspace closures and grounded aircraft. Findings by The PUNCH show that major carriers operating daily flights between Nigeria and key Middle Eastern hubs...

Consensus Produces New Execo C’ttee In Sokoto

04.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State has successfully elected its new State Executive Committee members through a consensus arrangement at the party secretariat along Sultan Abubakar Road, Sokoto. The congress, which was peaceful and compliant with the party’s constitution, saw delegates and stakeholders from all 23 local government areas in attendance. Professor M....

Tinubu’s Fiscal Strategy Keeping Nigeria Off Top Global Debt List – Jimoh Ibrahim

04.03.2026

The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and a business management strategist, Dr Jimoh Ibrahim, has said Nigeria is not among the world’s most indebted nations, describing the country’s current fiscal outlook as evidence of disciplined economic management under President Bola Tinubu. Ibrahim, who is also an Ambassador-designate, stated this while reacting to ongoing debates...

Solar mini-grids transform electricity access in Niger

04.03.2026

No fewer than 180 communities that have endured over a decade without a meaningful electricity supply are now enjoying 24-hour solar power in Niger State. The initiative, described as a major breakthrough in ending years of prolonged blackout across parts of the state, followed the deployment of solar mini-grids and other renewable energy solutions by...

Uzodimma Urges Equity As Imo Elects New Excos

04.03.2026

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in Imo to embrace equity and harmony to guarantee stability and fair representation. Uzodimma spoke yesterday at the party’s state congress in Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Austin Onyedebelu and Mr Onyekachi Ibezim emerged as state chairman and...