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 United Nigeria Airlines sponsors football tournament for 58 Lagos markets …As Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 enters 3rd season   Caption: L-R:  Vice Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC), Emeka Onyeaduru, Sales Manager for United Nigeria Airlines, Nnonyelum Ibemere, President, Ndigboamaka Progressives Market Association, Hon. Chinedu Ukatu, , General Secretary Ndigboamaka/ Chairman LOC, Anthony Okeke and Chairman , Cooling Parts Dealers Association, Ebutte metta and LOC member, Arinze Chukwukere, during a press conference held in Lagos on Monday. United Nigeria Airlines has become the headline sponsor of the United Nigeria Airlines Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026 (3.0 Edition), a football tournament designed to unite traders from all 58 major markets across Lagos State. The announcement was made on Monday during a press conference in Lagos at the unveiling of the third edition of the tournament, where the President of the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, ...

 EDO NDLEA, ARMY DESTROY TWO CANNABIS FARMS  ..ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER 1,467.23KG OF DRUGS A joint operation by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Edo State Command and military personnel has led to the destruction of two cannabis plantations measuring 0.544092 hectares with an estimated yield of 1,360.23kg and 107kg of processed cannabis, including cannabis seeds, in Eko Camp, Illushi, located in the Esan South East Local Government Area. According to Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, NDLEA Edo State Commander, this operation, undertaken on September 23, 2026, underscores the relentless commitment to combating drug abuse and trafficking in Edo State. “Let this operation serve as a strong warning to those who see our forests and farmlands as bases for criminal enterprise. The NDLEA Edo State Command will not rest until cannabis cultivation is rooted out of our communities. We are combining intelligence-driven surveillance, communit...

 RC PHIA Installs as President  The Rotary Club of Port Hacourt International Airport District 9141 has installed Rtn. Ngozi Vivienne Onyeanwuna as the as its new president. A releas from the District stated that Presidential Installation and Induction Ceremony of the Rotary Club of Port Harcourt International Airport, will take place Saturday September 26, 2026 at the  International Terminal, Gate 5, Port Harcourt International Airport at 2:00 p.m The installation and induction of Rtn Ngozi Vivienne Onyeanwuna of District 9141, will mark formal assumption of office as Club President for the 2026–2027 Rotary Year.  The ceremony will also feature the Induction of our Board of Directors and new members. Special Talk on Security Culture and Awareness will be presented by Rtn. Chiaka Ukegbu, Airport Chief of Security (ACOS) Rtn Ngozi Vivienne Onyeanwuna, is the head of Public Affairs of FAAN Port Harcourt International Airport.

 Beyond the Dangote IPO: What Happens When the Promise Is Tested By Tony Usidamen Unless you have been deliberately avoiding the news lately, chances are that you have heard something about the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO).  It is difficult not to.Open your email or banking app and you are likely to find an invitation to subscribe.  Take a leisurely scroll through social media and you will be hit with a barrage of posts on the subject, with some content creators even making funny videos calling board meetings and demanding explanations from Aliko Dangote about how “our refinery” is being run, after buying a few shares. The posts may be light-hearted, but the interest is real. Dangote Petroleum Refinery is seeking to raise about N2.15 trillion from the public through the sale of 4.1 billion shares at N525 each. With a minimum subscription of just 10 shares, or N5,250, the offer has opened the door to retail investors on an unusually broad scale.  Som...

 SAHCO makes bold statement with appearance at ACI Africa in Abuja The ongoing 35th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly, Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja has provided another opportunity for Nigerian aviation companies to showcase their capabilities to the wider African aviation community, with the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) making a visible statement through its participation. The ACI Africa gathering in Abuja brings together more than 500 delegates and over 40 speakers, sponsors and exhibitors from across Africa and beyond. Held under the theme, “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience,” the event is focusing on the future of airport development, operational efficiency, digital transformation, sustainability, passenger experience, safety, security and commercial development. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of Sahco, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Adenike Aboderin...

  Keyamo highlights achievements of Tinubu's administration as ACI Africa opens in Abuja  By Kelvin Osa Okunbor  Minister to Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo on Tuesday highlighted the achievements of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, affirming that several airports' infrastructure programmes are on going across the country to boost air safety. Keyamo said since Tinubu took over three years ago, Nigeria has nudged higher in its international safety rating , the highest since 1960. The minister disclosed this at  the Opening Ceremony of the 35th ACI Africa Annual General Assembly, 76th Board and Committee Meetings, Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja. He said Nigeria is deeply honoured to host this important gathering of Africa's airport community, affirming that  Abuja is particularly appropriate for the conversation. Keyamo said :" This is a city built around the idea of connection — connecting our people, our r...

  Nigeria ranks as fourth largest aviation market in Africa, says FAAN boss By Kelvin Osa Okunbor  Nigeria ranks as the fourth largest aviation market in Africa with over 18.8 million domestic and international passengers recorded in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 11.9 per cent, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku has disclosed. She stated this while delivering her welcome address at the Airport Council International (ACI) Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Abuja. Onabanjo - Kuku , who is  Vice President, Airport Council International Africa (ACI-Africa),  Mrs Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku described the meeting hosted by Nigeria as a convergence of vision, coming at a more consequential moment for African aviation reflecting the a collective undertaking for the continent. Referencing the theme : “Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience”, the FAAN boss said...