The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed domestic airlines to introduce a special needs option on their ticket booking platforms for passengers with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. In a statement, Michael Achimugu, spokesperson of the NCAA, said the directive requires airlines to embed a compulsory special needs or assistance request feature in…
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has again dismissed reports that he was bribed by one of his predecessors, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is currently standing trial in a British court for alleged bribery. Kachikwu had first denied any knowledge or involvement in any dealings whatsoever with Diezani or her allies sometime in…
Power distribution companies have expressed doubt over the directive by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that prepaid meters must be free for all categories of customers. Operators, who spoke with our correspondent anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the minister made only a political statement without considering the input of other…
Okpebholo and Aviation Minister, Keyamo Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed the desire to advancing aviation ecosystem through Edo Air Initiative. The governor, who made this known oon Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, said the initiative…
A technical fault on Friday forced a Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members to make an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, permanent secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said the aircraft developed a fault while in flight within Nigerian…
The sceptre of the Tax Reforms is now hanging over the heads of millions of Nigerians like a Sword of Damocle as the implementation of a part of the tax law kicks in next week. Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and…
Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria collected a total of N1.13tn in revenue from their customers over the six months spanning the second and third quarters of 2025 (April to September), according to detailed monthly performance data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This is despite repeated complaints of low power supply among electricity consumers…
First HoldCo Plc (FirstHoldCo or the Group) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of N500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement,…
Comrade Willy Eghe-Nova By Ehichioya Steve Odion Comrade Willy Eghe-Nova has described the Edo Entertainment Magazine as a cultural archive, a rallying point, and a market place of ideas. According to him, the magazine is more than just a publication. He noted that the magazine is also a platform dedicated to celebrating, preserving and projecting…
By Abdul-Kadir Abdullah The roar of engines at the New Edo Line terminals marks more than just a return to the roads, it signals a monumental shift in the economic trajectory of Edo State. Under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the state is witnessing a strategic transport reform that is not merely about mobility,…
