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Aero Contractors slashes airfare to N80,000

In the spirit of the Yuletide, Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, has slashed its fares to an average of N80,000 for local flights. The airfare reduction came at a season when airfares have continually skyrocketed, due to high aviation fuel and maintenance costs. Speaking on the reduction at a press conference on Tuesday, the...
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WOFA, UN, FG drive financial inclusion among women

The World Forum for Africa has partnered with UN Women and the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria to advance financial inclusion among women, a move aimed at breaking socio-economic barriers and boosting economic growth. WOFA said in a statement that the initiative was unveiled during the Aso Accord Gender Workshop. It was highlighted...
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Workers seek acting NCAA DG confirmation

Workers under the Joint Action Congress of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority have called on President Bola Tinubu to confirm the acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo. In a communiqué, which emanated from an extraordinary leadership meeting signed and made available to the PUNCH by the NCAA branch Chairmen...
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Jidenma becomes NSCC first female president

The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce has elected Dr Ije Jidenma as its first new president and chairman. According to a statement, Jidenma’s appointment was announced after an election during its annual general meeting held recently in Lagos. She became the first female leader of the chamber, which was established in 2000 to foster trade,...
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Youths urged to embrace innovation

Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace innovation and sustainability as critical pillars for thriving in the global entrepreneurial landscape. This call was made during the 2024 Youth Entrepreneurial Dialogue, themed “Entrepreneurship for Everyone: Empowering Youth to Shape a Sustainable Future”, held recently in Lagos by the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University. The Deputy Vice...
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Unilever Nigeria gets new MD

Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Tobi Adeniyi as its managing director designate, effective January 1, 2025. According to the firm in a statement, Adeniyi will undergo a phased transition alongside the current Managing Director, Mr Tim Kleinebenne, who is set to retire at the end of December. Adeniyi, a seasoned professional...
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PMI honours 50 future leaders

The Project Management Institute has released its 2024 Future 50 list, highlighting 50 exceptional leaders under 35 who are utilising project management to tackle critical global issues such as food insecurity, social justice, and sustainability. PMI, in a release, noted that the diverse group represented industries like healthcare, environmental science, technology, and social justice, showcasing...
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Why Nigeria will continue to produce fossil fuels

In spite of the ongoing global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, Nigeria will continue to produce fossil fuels, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has stated. Lokpobiri who made the assertion on Tuesday, while speaking at the 13th Practical Nigerian Content organised by the Nigerian Content Development and...
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