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Ganduje backs FAAN MRO hangars to make Nigeria aviation hub

Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has outlined a bold vision to establish world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hangars across Nigeria’s international airports, a move expected to reposition the country as the leading aviation hub in West and Central Africa. The multi-billion-naira initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises infrastructure and economic diversification. Why MRO hangars matter Nigeria currently spends millions of dollars annually on aircraft maintenance abroad, especially for C-Checks and D-Checks. The new facilities would: Save foreign exchange Create jobs for skilled professionals and artisans Attract airlines from across West and Central Africa Strengthen Nigeria’s aviation self-reliance “The establishment of MRO hangars will mark a turning point for the aviation sector, creating sustainable growth and positioning Nigeria as a regional hub,” Ganduje said. Learning from […]

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Bride survives as 19 wedding guests die in Zamfara bridge collapse

At least 19 people died on Saturday when a commercial bus carrying a bride and her wedding guests plunged into a river while attempting to cross a collapsed bridge between Gwalli village and Gummi town in Zamfara State. The victims were travelling from Fass village (Gummi LGA) to Kebbi State to hand over the bride after her wedding ceremony. How the tragedy happened Eyewitnesses said the driver, unfamiliar with the terrain, tried to navigate the damaged bridge, which locals had patched with sandbags and stones, when the bus slipped and overturned into the river. Ishiak Ahmed, a witness, said the bus skidded off the makeshift crossing, throwing passengers into the water. A relative, Usman, said the overloaded bus scraped against rocks, forcing the driver to stop. “The bride and a few others stepped out, but while the driver was outside, […]

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Nigeria loses N3.18tn in crude earnings despite output growth

Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings fell by N3.18 trillion in H1 2025, even as production rose by nearly 13 per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Crude exports totalled N24.92tn between January and June 2025, down from N28.10tn in the same period of 2024 — an 11.3% year-on-year decline. By contrast, crude output climbed to 266.9m barrels in H1 2025, up from 236.7m barrels in H1 2024, data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) showed. Quarter-by-quarter breakdown Q1 2025: Crude exports N12.96tn vs N15.49tn in Q1 2024 (-16.3%). Q2 2025: Crude exports N11.97tn vs N12.61tn in Q2 2024 (-5.1%). Crude’s share of total exports fell sharply: From 80.8% in Q1 2024 to 62.9% in Q1 2025. From 71.2% in Q2 2024 to 52.6% in Q2 2025. Non-crude exports surge Non-crude exports more than doubled to […]

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Bangladesh reform charter faces roadblocks ahead of 2025 polls

Bangladesh’s interim government says political parties have largely agreed on a sweeping reform charter but remain divided on how it should be implemented. The South Asian country of 170 million has faced political upheaval since Sheikh Hasina was ousted as prime minister in August 2024 following a student-led revolt. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus backs the 28-page draft, known as the “July Charter”, which proposes a two-term limit for prime ministers and expanded presidential powers. Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the Consensus Commission, said around 30 parties have taken part in negotiations. “The political parties have agreed on 84 reform proposals, with only a few notes of dissent,” he said. “The main point of contention now is the procedure for implementing them.” The key sticking point The dispute centers on the charter’s legal weight: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) insists that only […]

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FULL LIST: Top 10 Premier League scorers against Man United

Erling Haaland may have only faced Manchester United a few times in the Premier League, but he has already become one of their worst nightmares. The Manchester City striker has scored freely in derby clashes — but where does he rank among United’s all-time tormentors? According to Planet Football, here are the 10 players with the most Premier League goals against Manchester United. 10. Pascal Gross – 7 goalsA surprising inclusion among legends, the German scored 30 Premier League goals in total — with seven coming against United. A true thorn in their side. 9. Phil Foden – 8 goalsThe Manchester City star boasts an incredible record, averaging a goal every 120 minutes against United. Derby days bring out his best. 8. Steven Gerrard – 8 goalsLiverpool’s captain iconic scored eight times in 30 Premier League meetings with United, including […]

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US, China ‘very close’ to TikTok deal as trade talks resume in Madrid

The United States is “very close” to finalising a deal with China over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as trade talks resumed in Madrid. Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened discussions on Sunday, aiming to ease tensions over trade and technology between the world’s two largest economies. The meetings will run until Wednesday — the deadline for TikTok to secure a buyer or face a ban in the US. “On the TikTok deal itself, we’re very close to resolving the issue,” Bessent told reporters on arrival at Spain’s foreign ministry for the second day of talks.“If we don’t reach an agreement on TikTok, it doesn’t affect the overall relationship between the two countries. It’s still very good at the highest levels,” he added. TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance faces a US law requiring the platform’s […]

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden storms to women’s 100m world title

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden delivered the race of her life to claim the women’s 100 metres world title on Sunday, clocking 10.61 seconds — a new championship record and the joint third-fastest time in history. The 24-year-old American held off a strong challenge from Jamaica’s rising star Tina Clayton, who secured silver in 10.76s, while Olympic champion Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia took bronze in 10.84s. There was no fairytale ending for sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, competing in her final major individual event. The 38-year-old Jamaican, donning hair dyed in her national colours, placed sixth after struggling to match the pace of her younger rivals. Jefferson-Wooden, who finished third behind Alfred in last year’s Olympic final, stunned the field with a lightning start. Clayton, a two-time world U20 champion, pushed hard in the middle stages but could not overhaul the American. Defending […]

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No Separate TIN Needed to Operate Bank Accounts — FIRS

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigerians will not be required to obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) before opening or operating bank accounts. This follows widespread concern triggered by reports suggesting that from January 2026, bank customers would need to present a TIN as a standalone requirement. In a statement on Saturday via her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, dismissed the reports as misleading. “In recent debates about Nigeria’s tax reforms, a misconception has taken root: that citizens without a TIN cannot own or operate a bank account. Nigeria’s tax system has evolved to integrate seamlessly with existing national registries, ensuring that every eligible individual or entity is automatically identifiable for tax purposes,” she explained. How the TIN system works According […]

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Canada Rejects 1,596 Nigerian Asylum Applications in 2025

Canada has denied 1,596 asylum claims filed by Nigerians between January and August 2025, according to fresh figures from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The data, updated to August 21, show that Nigerians filed 3,548 claims so far this year, of which 2,292 were approved, putting the acceptance rate at about 65 per cent. This marks an improvement compared to previous years when cumulative rejections exceeded 13,000 cases. An earlier analysis by Maple Crest Law, a Canadian immigration practice, placed Nigeria among the top sources of asylum seekers in 2025, alongside Mexico, India, Haiti, and Colombia. The IRB grants refugee protection if applicants meet the United Nations definition of a refugee, which has been incorporated into Canadian law. This includes persons facing a substantiated fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular […]

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Taskforce Halts Building, Demolishes Illegal Structures at Abuja Estate

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ministerial Task Force has stopped ongoing construction at the disputed River Park Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, arresting workers who allegedly violated a subsisting Abuja High Court order. The court had earlier directed parties to maintain the status quo pending resolution of ownership and development rights within the estate. On Wednesday, officials of the task force, backed by security agencies, moved into the estate to enforce compliance. Several workers found on site were taken into custody for disregarding the stop-work order. In addition, the FCT Administration demolished over 30 illegal substructures, citing breaches of planning regulations. Authorities said the affected developers had continued work despite the withdrawal of their lease agreements and a ministerial recommendation that undeveloped plots revert to the government. The enforcement follows the report of an ad-hoc committee set up on August 8, […]

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