Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa said the decision, approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, aims to “channel resources into upgrading facilities, hiring qualified staff, and expanding the carrying capacity of existing institutions.”
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Court clears Ibom Air passenger Emmanson after charges withdrawn
An Ikeja Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air flight. […]
Keyamo orders Ibom Air to drop charges against Emmanson, cuts KWAM 1 ban to one month
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered Ibom Air to withdraw criminal charges against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger alleged to have […]
NCAA vows fairness in Ibom Air passenger assault case, warns against unruly conduct
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pledged an impartial review of the altercation between an Ibom Air passenger and the airline’s crew but cautioned […]
Babachir Lawal: 2027 presidential race will be judged by new standards
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, says the yardsticks for selecting presidential candidates in 2027 will differ from those used […]
Keyamo condemns leak of Ibom Air incident video, orders staff sanctions
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered disciplinary action against any Ibom Air employee responsible for leaking a video that revealed […]
Why AON places Ibom Air passenger Emmanson on lifetime no-fly list
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has imposed a lifetime flying ban on Comfort Emmanson, a passenger aboard Ibom Air flight Q9 303, over what it called “one of the most severe cases of unruly behaviour witnessed this year.”
Passenger who assaulted Ibom Air crew banned, remanded in Kirikiri
A passenger Comfort Emmanson accused of attacking airline staff on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been charged to court and remanded […]
Israeli strike kills five Al Jazeera’s journalists in Gaza
Al Jazeera news platform says two of its correspondents, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif, and three cameramen were killed on Sunday in what it described […]
Keyamo announces suspension of aviation unions’ planned strike
The aviation unions in Nigeria have announced the suspension of their planned nationwide strike, which was set to begin today. The unions, comprising the National […]