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Airspace to be shut as aviation unions join NLC strike
In a statement on Friday, the unions directed workers in the aviation sector to withdraw their services from Monday, September 28. This means that the airspace may not be open for operations on Monday. The four unions joining the strike are the National Union of Air Transport Employees, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals. Read more
FG: 174,574 persons apply for N75bn MSME survival fund in 48 hours
The portal opened on September 21 as part of efforts to mitigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and citizens. Mariam Katagum (pictured), the minister of state for industry, trade and investment, gave this update while addressing journalists on Thursday. Read more
Paga Group relocates to the UK
Paga Group has redomiciled from Mauritius to the United Kingdom (UK). The group is the holding company for its operations in Nigeria, México, Ethiopia, and the UK. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer and founder, Paga, Tayo Oviosu on Friday. Read more
WHO endorses emergency use of China’s COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the plans by China to start administering experimental coronavirus vaccines to people while clinical trials are still underway. This disclosure was made by a Chinese Health Commission official, Zheng Zhongwei, during a news conference on Friday, September 25, 2020. Read more
Oando joins other multinationals to pledge support for multilateralism as the UN turns 75
Oando PLC, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, endorsed and celebrated the United Nations’ (UN) 75th anniversary by joining over 1,250 business leaders from more than 100 countries, to pledge support for the UN and inclusive multilateralism Statement for Renewed Global Cooperation. Read more
Concession: N1bn loan spent to repair airports, says minister
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said that N1bn was borrowed from the Chinese for the concession of the airports. Speaking at a webinar organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group on Thursday, he said that the compliance certificate for the concession of the nation’s airports has been received. Read more
Wikipedia due to get its first substantial website redesign in a decade
For the first time in 10 years, one of the internet's most-widely used resource websites will be getting a substantial new look. "While Wikipedia's content has grown rapidly, our interface has not kept pace," wrote Olga Vasileva, a project manager at the Wikimedia Foundation, in a blog post announcing the changes. Read more
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Onyeka Onwenu set to release memoir: My Father's Daughter
The autobiography, set to be released on October 1, 2020, is a deeply personal account of the life of the iconic musician. My Father's Daughter chronicles Onwenu's life as a musician, activist, wife, mother, and politician. In the autobiography, Onwenu's formative contact with feminism and how her father's life heavily influenced her decision to join politics is deftly explored.
My Skills Got Me Where I Am Today, Not My Dad’s Wealth –DJ Cuppy Reveal
Billionaire daughter, DJ Cuppy has declared that her father, Femi Otedola is not the reason she is successful in life. According to the Disc Jockey, you might have connections, but if you don’t work hard and deliver, you won’t go far. She went further to say that after all, her dad doesn’t DJ for her. Read more
Singer Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich call it quits 2 months after engagement
There is a report that American singer, Demi Lovato, and her actor fiance, Max Ehrich have called off their engagement. According to PageSix, the couple decided to call it quits two months after their engagement. The report says the pair have been struggling to make their relationship work. Read more
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