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Ageing aircraft & challenges in the African aviation industr

Fresh concerns have emerged over the state of Africa’s aviation industry, with the Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, Aaron Munetsi, warning that airlines are grappling with ageing aircraft, weak revenues and deep structural challenges that continue to limit growth. Munetsi made this observation during the second day of the Nigerian...
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ICAO condemns Iran over sovereign airspace violations

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation has condemned the Islamic Republic of Iran for violating the territorial integrity and sovereign airspace of several Middle Eastern countries, warning that the actions pose a serious risk to international aviation safety. In a decision adopted on 31 March 2026, the council said through a statement that...
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Turkish Airlines Launches New Flight Route to Timișoara

Turkish Airlines has expanded its European network with the launch of a new route to Timișoara, Romania, further strengthening its footprint in Eastern Europe and boosting connectivity to the city. The airline, in a statement, said the new service marks its fourth destination in Romania after Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Constanța. It added that the Timișoara...
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NNPC begins Cawthorne crude export to Europe

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has commenced the export of a new crude oil grade, Cawthorne, in a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s crude output and strengthening its footprint in the global oil market. The national oil company disclosed on Tuesday that the maiden cargo of the new blend was successfully shipped to Europe,...
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Content creators win car & cash in Mikano contest

Emerging content creators walked away with prizes, including a brand-new car valued at about N40m and cash rewards totalling N11.5m at the grand finale of the Mikano Changan Creators Challenge. The event, held at the Mikano Motors showroom in Lagos, brought together industry leaders, digital creators, media professionals and entertainment personalities. At the centre of...
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Nigerian Refiners Call for Domestic Crude Pricing Amid Surge

As oil prices surge across the globe due to the US-Iran war, local refiners have urged the Federal Government to drop the use of international pricing benchmarks for crude supplied to domestic plants, saying the current structure inflates costs and undermines local refining. The spokesperson for the Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria, Eche Idoko,...
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Stransact & Doftwerks Earn ISO 27001 for Data Protection

Stransact, a professional services firm and RSM correspondent in Nigeria, together with its technology subsidiary, Doftwerks, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems. The certification affirms the firms’ adherence to international standards for data protection, confidentiality, integrity, and availability, positioning Stransact and Doftwerks in the delivery of enterprise-grade...
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Shettima Champions AI in Nigeria for National Prosperity

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s preparedness to lead Africa in deploying Artificial Intelligence to unlock new pathways for the continent’s prosperity. In a statement on Tuesday signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said AI has become humanity’s most powerful general-purpose technology and will continue to...
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APPON Calls for Transparent, Tech-Driven Procurement Systems

The Lagos State Chapter of the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria has called for stronger, transparent, and technology-driven procurement systems as a critical tool for achieving sustainable development and economic growth. A statement by APPON on Sunday stated that the call was made at the 3rd edition of the Capacity Building Workshop organised...
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