Month May 2025

Migration: US Imposes Visa Curbs On Indian Travel Firms

IN a significant development, the U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that it is moving forward with visa restrictions targeting owners and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration to the United States. According…

Stock Market Sheds N8bn on Profit-taking

  THE stock market began the week with a slight downturn on Monday, as key performance indicators dipped by 0.01 per cent. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation decreased by N8 billion, or 0.01 per cent, closing at…

Ibadan Airport to Begin International Flights 2026

THE Oyo State Government says Ladoke Akintola International Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, will begin international flight operations by June 2026. The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan. Oyelade…

SGF Approves Promotion of 18 FRSC Senior Officers

THE Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal, (ACM). In a statement by the…

NGO Enhances Support for Female Inmates

  THE Carmelite Women Welfare Initiative (CAWIN) has announced plans to deepen its support for female inmates in custodial centres across Nigeria. The Executive Director of CAWIN, Rev. Fr Jude Isiguzo, made this known on Monday in Enugu during a…