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Aviation sector contribution to GDP declines by 38.86%
The latest Gross Domestic Product report released by the National Bureau of Statistics has shown that air transport under the transportation and storage sector recorded a 38.86 per cent decline in the third quarter of 2020.…
IATA says airlines will lose $118.5bn in 2020
The International Air Transport Association on Tuesday predicted heavier losses for the aviation industry in 2020 and 2021.
In a report titled ‘Deep losses continue into 2021’, IATA predicted a net loss of $118.5bn for 2020,…
AfCFTA: FG fixes roads connecting Nigeria, African countries
The Federal Government is currently working on roads connecting Nigeria to other nations of Africa as part of measures to boost Nigeria’s competitiveness in the African Continental Free Trade Area market.
This was disclosed by…
DCG Immigration dies hours after sister’s death
A Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Alhaji Usman Ndagi, has died in Abuja barely 18 hours after losing his sister in Niger State.
It was gathered that Ndagi, who hailed from Mokwa, Niger State, died last Thursday, while his sister…
Two sisters jailed 10 years for stealing N1.7m from sick person
The Kaduna State High Court, on Tuesday, sentenced two sisters, Maryam and Rukaiya Jallo, to 10 years’ imprisonment for stealing the sum of N1.7m.
It was gathered that the siblings, who are the owners of Jamal Health…
PDP accuses Aregbesola of planning violence with 10th anniversary celebration
The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday warned ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola to stay away from Osun state to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
There are indications that Aregbesola plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of…
Barcelona score four to advance to Champions League last 16
Barcelona confirmed their qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League as they thrashed Dynamo Kyiv in Group G.
Despite resting Lionel Messi for the tip to Ukraine, it proved a comfortable evening for Ronald Koeman's side, who…
Juventus survive Ferencvaros scare to qualify for last 16
Alvaro Morata scored a stoppage-time winner as Juventus overcame a scare against Ferencvaros to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.
The Hungarian champions took a deserved lead when Myrto Uzuni got across his…
Chelsea seal last 16 spot with win at Rennes
Chelsea sealed their progress to the Champions League knockout stage with two games to spare as Olivier Giroud's late header secured victory at Rennes.
The French striker has played just 127 minutes for the Blues so far this…
Military rescues five from Boko Haram as 23 insurgents meet warerloo
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
Five persons have been rescued from Boko Haram, the military said on Tuesday.
The military, while disclosing that those rescued include three children and two women, said 23 terrorists were…