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‘Atlas Petroleum Versus Arik Air,’ Nigeria Lifts Supension On Arik, Gives Reasons

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air. Michael Achimugu, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), announced the development in a post on social media Thursday. This comes more than a week after the airline’s planes were grounded over a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air. However, Achimugu said the conflict has been resolved. READ ALSO: ‘Marginal Field, Others,’ SPE Highlights 47 Years’ Feats, Unveils 5 Years’ Communiques Legendary Defender Pepe Retires At Age 41…

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Nigeria Summons 80 Private Jets Owners, Gives Reasons

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Customs Service has begun a fresh move to clamp down on operators of improperly imported private jets into the country, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Consequently, no fewer than 80 operators of private jets are expected to appear at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja with their aircraft import documents. The special aircraft import verification exercise, which begins on Wednesday (tomorrow), is expected to last for 30 days, according to a public notice issued by Customs. The notice, sighted by one of…

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“For Profs., Others,” Ex-VC Demands Mandatory Drug Tests For Lecturers

Abibat Babalola

Prof. Muhammad AbdulAziz, the immediate past Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi state, has advocated drug tests for lecturers to sanitise the university system. Mr AbdulAziz stated this in a valedictory speech to the Senate of the University at a handing-over ceremony to his successor, Prof. Sani Kunya, the new acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. While commending the decision by the federal ministry of education to introduce drug tests for students seeking admission to all universities, he said such tests should be extended to lecturers. According…

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‘With Immediate Effect,’ Tinubu Sacks BPE, FCCPC CEOs, Gives Reasons

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked Mr. Babatunde Irukera — EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and Mr. Alexander Ayoola Okoh — Director-General/CEO, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Media Aide to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who confirmed this in a statement, noted that the action was “in conformity with plans to restructure and reposition critical agencies of the Federal Government towards protecting the rights of Nigerian consumers and providing a strong basis for enhanced contributions to the nation’s economy by key growth-enabling institutions.” READ ALSO Sexual Scandal: Court…

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2022 UTME: JAMB Adjusts Examination Date, Gives Reasons

Aliyu Aliyu

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the date of its 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to begin from Friday, 6th to Monday, May 26, 2022, to ensure maximal benefits to potential candidates. JAMB in its weekly bulletin released on Monday also noted that the Mock-UTME exercise earlier scheduled for April 2, 2022, will now hold on April 16, 2022, for candidates who registered early and indicated their willingness to sit for the Mock UTME. Defamation: JAMB PRO files N6bn suit against Ahmed Isah, Human Rights Radio…

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JUST IN: NLC suspends Kaduna strike action, gives reasons

Aliyu Aliyu

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its strike action in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria. The NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who announced this on Wednesday, maintained that the suspension of the industrial action followed intervention by the Federal Government. Briefing newsmen after NLC National Administrative Council (NAC) in Kaduna State, Wabba revealed that the Congress decided to suspend the action as it has formally received a letter to dialogue with the government. Minster of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige had on Wednesday invited both the Kaduna State…

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